Mutilin-Derivative Substituted at Position 12

ABSTRACT

A position 12-substituted mutilin derivative, a novel mutilin analogue, is provided that exhibits strong antimicrobial activity against abroad spectrum of Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria, including various drug-resistant bacteria, as well as intermediates for the production of such mutilin derivatives. 
     Specifically, a mutilin derivative or an acid-addition salt thereof is provided that is represented by the following chemical formula (1): 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     (wherein R 1  is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; and R 2  is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an aralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionally substituted) (R 1  is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to position 12-substituted mutilinderivatives, novel mutilin analogues that exhibit strong antimicrobialactivity against Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria includingvarious drug-resistant bacteria and are a potential treatment forinfectious diseases.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Pleuromutilin is a diterpene compound isolated/identified from Pleurotusmutilus Sacc. in 1951 and from Pleurotuspasseckerianus Pil. in 1976(Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2). The aglycone part of the compound isreferred to as mutilin, which has a characteristic three-ring structureconsisting of a highly functionalized eight-membered ring fused with ahydroindanone structure. Mutilin is structurally unique in that itcontains 9 asymmetric carbon atoms.

Untreatable infectious diseases caused by drug-resistant bacteria havebecome a worldwide concern. Studies have demonstrated that pleuromutilinexhibits antimicrobial activity by inhibiting protein synthesis byribosomes in bacteria. Thus, pleuromutilin serves as a useful leadcompound in the search for therapeutic agents for the treatment ofuntreatable infectious diseases. Although Tiamulin™, a pleuromutilinderivative, has long been used in the treatment of infectious diseasesin livestock, none of pleuromutilin or mutilin derivatives have everbeen used to treat infectious diseases in human.

Mutilin compounds have attracted worldwide attention due to their strongmicrobial activity and unique chemical structure. Several groups haverecently reported novel mutilin derivatives: One mutilin derivativedescribed in Patent Document 1 is as follows:

[wherein R₁ is vinyl or ethyl; and R₂ and R₃ are each independently ahydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturatedlower alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated orunsaturated 3- to 8-membered cyclic lower alkyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted heterocyclic ring or a substituted, or unsubstitutedaromatic ring, or when R₂ is any of the above-described substituents, R₃is represented by the following chemical formula (I):

(wherein R₄ is a substituted or unsubstituted, chain or cyclic loweralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring, asubstituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkylamino group, or a substituted or unsubstitutedaromatic amino group; R₅ is a substituted or unsubstituted, chain orcyclic lower alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclicring, or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring; or R₆ and R₇ areeach independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted,saturated or unsaturated lower alkyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated 3- to 8-membered cyclic alkylgroup, a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring or a substitutedor unsubstituted aromatic ring, with the proviso that R₆ and R₇ are notthe same, or R₆ and R₇ may form, together with the nitrogen atom, asubstituted or unsubstituted 3- to 8-membered ring that may contain atleast one hetero atom, such as O, N and S, and that may be fused with ahydrocarbon ring, a heterocyclic ring or an aromatic ring), or R₂ and R₃may together form a substituted or unsubstituted 3- to 8-membered cycliclower alkyl group that may contain at least one hetero atom, such as O,N and S].

Another mutilin derivative described in Patent Document 2 is as follows:

[wherein R₁ is vinyl or ethyl; and R₂ is represented by the followingchemical formula (I):

(wherein R₃ and R₄ are each an azabicyclo ring; or R₅ and R₆ maytogether form an azabicyclo ring)].

Another mutilin derivative described in Patent Document 3 is as follows:

{wherein R₁ is vinyl or ethyl; Ra is represented by the followingchemical formula (I):

[wherein X is O, S or NR′; R and R′ are each independently analiphaticsubstituent or an aromatic substituent with the proviso that R and R′are not the same; R₃ and R₄ are each independently a hydrogen atom, asubstituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated lower alkylgroup; a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated 3- to8-membered cyclic lower alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstitutedheterocyclic ring, a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring, or whenR₃ is any of the above-described substituents, R₄ is represented by thefollowing chemical formula (I):

(wherein R₅ is a substituted or unsubstituted, chain or cyclic loweralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring, asubstituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkylamino group, or a substituted or unsubstitutedaromatic amino group; R₆ is a substituted or unsubstituted, chain orcyclic lower alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclicring, or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring; or R₇ and R₈ areeach independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted,saturated or unsaturated lower alkyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated 3- to 8-membered cyclic loweralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring or asubstituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring, with the proviso that R₇ andR₈ are not the same, or R₇ and R₈ may form, together with the nitrogenatom, a substituted or unsubstituted 3- to 8-membered ring that maycontain at least one hetero atom, such as O, N and S, and that may befused with a hydrocarbon ring, a heterocyclic ring or an aromatic ring),or R₃ and R₄ may together form a substituted or unsubstituted 3- to8-membered cyclic lower alkyl group that may contain at least one heteroatom, such as O, N and S].

Another mutilin derivative described in Patent Document 4 is as follows:

[wherein R₁ is represented by the following chemical formula (I):

(wherein R is a spiro-monocyclic or bicyclic substituent containing 1 or2 basic nitrogen atom, X₁ and X₂ are each independently a methylenegroup or a carbonyl group, and Y is a nitrogen atom, a methylene groupor an ethylene group; or R₅ is a substituted or unsubstituted aromaticor heteroaromatic ring that is bound via a carbon atom, m is an integerfrom 1 to 3, n is an integer from 0 to 2, and p is an integer from 1 to4); R₂ is vinyl or ethyl; R₃ is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or afluorine atom; and R₄ is a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom when R₃ is ahydrogen atom].

Another mutilin derivative described in Patent Document 5 is as follows:

(wherein R₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaromatic ring whichcontains at least one nitrogen atom and which may include 5-memberedheteroaromatic ring bound via a nitrogen atom; R₂ is vinyl or ethyl; R₃is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a fluorine atom; and R₄ is ahydrogen atom or a fluorine atom when R₃ is a hydrogen atom).

Another mutilin derivative described in Patent Document 6 is as follows:

(wherein R₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group or aheterocyclic ring containing a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogenatom; R₂ is vinyl or ethyl; R₃ is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or afluorine atom; and R₄ is a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom when R₃ is ahydrogen atom).

Another mutilin derivative described in Patent Document 5 is as follows:

[wherein R₁ is vinyl or ethyl; and R₂ and R₃ are each independently ahydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturatedlower alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated orunsaturated 3- to 8-membered cyclic lower alkyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted heterocyclic ring, or a substituted or unsubstitutedaromatic ring; or when R₂ is any of the above-described substituents, R₃is represented by the following chemical formula (I):

(wherein R₄ is a substituted or unsubstituted, chain or cyclic loweralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring, asubstituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkylamino group, or a substituted or unsubstitutedaromatic amino group; R₅ is a substituted or unsubstituted, chain orcyclic lower alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclicring, or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring; or R₆ and R₇ areeach independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted,saturated or unsaturated lower alkyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated 3- to 8-membered cyclic loweralkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring or asubstituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring, with the proviso that R₆ andR₇ are not the same, or R₆ and R₇ may form, together with the nitrogenatom, a substituted or unsubstituted 3- to 8-membered ring that maycontain at least one hetero atom, such as O, N and S, and that may befused with a hydrocarbon ring, a heterocyclic ring or an aromatic ring),or R₂ and R₃ may together form a substituted or unsubstituted 3- to8-membered cyclic lower alkyl group that may contain at least one heteroatom, such as O, N and S].

Another mutilin derivative described in Patent Document 8 is as follows:

[wherein R₁ is a heterocyclic ring containing a nitrogen atom, asubstituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring, a substituted orunsubstituted heteroaromatic ring, or R₁ is represented by the followinggeneral formula (I):

(wherein X is a halogen atom; or R₅ is a lower alkylamino group, aheterocyclic ring containing a nitrogen atom, a substituted orunsubstituted aromatic ring, or a substituted or unsubstitutedheteroaromatic ring); R₂ is vinyl or ethyl; R₃ is a hydrogen atom, ahydroxyl group or a fluorine atom; and R₄ is a hydrogen atom or afluorine atom when R₃ is a hydrogen atom].

Another mutilin derivative described in Patent Document 9 is as follows:

(wherein R₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-memberedheteroaromatic ring; and R₂ is vinyl or ethyl).

Another mutilin derivative described in Patent Document 10 is asfollows:

(wherein R₁ is a 5- or 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ringsubstituted with an amino group substituted with a halogen atom, asubstituted or unsubstituted lower alkoxy group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkylthioalkoxy group, a hydrogen atom or asubstituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl group, a 5- or 6-membereddihydroheteroaromatic ring that contains one oxygen atom or one or twonitrogen atoms and may fused with a benzene ring, a 5- or 6-memberedheteroaromatic ring that contains one or two nitrogen atoms, a 5- or6-membered heterocyclic ring that may contain O, N or S, a 6-memberedtetrahydroheteroaromatic ring containing one or two nitrogen atoms, or a9- or 10-membered bicyclic heteroaromatic ring containing 1 to 4nitrogen atoms; R₂ is vinyl or ethyl; R₃ is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxylgroup or a fluorine atom; R₄ is a hydrogen atom or, when R₃ is ahydrogen atom, a fluorine atom and then R₅ and R₆ are together an oxygenatom, or when R₃ and R₄ are each a hydrogen atom, R₅ is a hydrogen atomor a hydroxyl group and R₆ is a hydrogen atom, or when R₅ is a hydrogenatom, R₆ is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group).

Another mutilin derivative described in Patent Document 11 is asfollows:

(wherein R₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl group, asubstituted or unsubstituted 3- or 6-membered cyclic lower alkyl group,or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring; R₂ is vinyl orethyl; R₃ is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a fluorine atom; andR₄ is a hydrogen atom or, when R₃ is a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atomand then R₅ and R₆ are together an oxygen atom, or when R₃ and R₄ areeach a hydrogen atom, R₅ is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group and R₆is a hydrogen atom, or when R₅ is a hydrogen atom, R₆ is a hydrogen atomor a hydroxyl group).

Another mutilin derivative described in Patent Document 12 is asfollows:

(wherein R₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-memberedheteroaromatic ring; and R₂ is vinyl or ethyl). Each patent disclosed ineach of these patent documents claims that each of the above-describedmutilin derivatives includes at position 12 a vinyl group originatingfrom a naturally occurring pleuromutilin, or an ethyl group resultingfrom the reduction of the vinyl group. Thus, mutilin derivatives thathave a characteristic structure at position 12 a substituent other thana vinyl or ethyl group as shown in the present invention have never beenreported, nor has their antimicrobial activity been described.

The following position 12-substituted mutilin derivatives or position12-substituted 4-epimutilin derivatives are known. Specifically,Non-Patent Document 3 describes a 4-epimutilin derivative having adesetenyl substituent at position 12, as shown below:

Non-Patent Document 4 describes a 4-epimutilin derivative having adimethyl substituent at position 12, as shown below:

Non-Patent Document 5 describes a pleuromutilin derivative in which thesubstituent at position 12 has the opposite stereochemistry to that ofthe naturally occurring pleuromutilin, as well as a pleuromutilinderivative having a cyclopropyl substituent at position 12, as shownbelow:

As with the compounds of the present invention, the substituents atposition 12 of these mutilin derivatives or epimutilin derivatives arenot a vinyl group originating from naturally occurring pleuromutilin oran ethyl group resulting from the reduction of the vinyl group. However,the compounds of the present invention include a cyclic amine structurebound via an acylcarbamoyl structure and in that sense differ from anyof the previously reported compounds. Thus, the antimicrobial activityof the compounds of the present invention has never been described.

The following compounds are known as mutilin derivatives having thehydroxyl group at position 11 protected. Specifically, Non-PatentDocument 6 describes a mutilin derivative as shown below:

The mutilin derivatives described in this article have an acetoxy,dichloroacetoxy or trifluoroacetoxy group at position 11. These knowncompounds are not encompassed by the scope of the present invention. Thearticle does not mention any compounds that share common structuralfeatures with the compounds of the present invention—having at position12 a substituent other than a vinyl group or an ethyl group and havingat position 14 a cyclic amine structure bound via an acylcarbamoylstructure—much less the antimicrobial activity of such compounds.

The following antimicrobial mutilin derivatives are also known.Specifically, Non-Patent Document 7 describes a mutilin derivativehaving a carbamate substituent at position 14, as shown below:

The known mutilin derivatives described in Non-Patent Document 7 have atposition 12 a vinyl group originating from naturally occurringpleuromutilin or an ethyl group resulting from the reduction of thevinyl group, and have a carbamoyl group at position 14. Thus, nocompounds have been reported to date that have at position 12 asubstituent other than a vinyl group or an ethyl group and that have atposition 14 a cyclic amine structure bound via an acylcarbamoylstructure, nor has the antimicrobial activity of such compounds beendescribed.

As described above, none of the previously described mutilin derivativesare desirable in terms of microbial activity, toxicity and kineticswithin the body. Thus, there is a great need for mutilin derivativesthat meet all of these requirements.

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DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION Problems to be Solved by the Invention

It is an object of the present invention to provide a position12-substituted mutilin derivative, a novel mutilin analogue thatexhibits strong antimicrobial activity against a broad spectrum ofGram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria, including variousdrug-resistant bacteria, as well as intermediates for the production ofthe mutilin derivative. The mutilin derivative of the present inventionserves as a potential treatment for infectious diseases.

Means for Solving the Problems

In the course of our studies, the present inventors have found that thenovel position-12 substituted mutilin derivative has strongantimicrobial activity and have thus completed the present invention.Specifically, the present invention concerns the following:

(1) A mutilin derivative or an acid-addition salt thereof, representedby the following chemical formula (1):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; and R₂is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an aralkyl group whosearomatic ring may be optionally substituted) (R₁ is neither an ethylgroup nor a vinyl group).

(2) A mutilin derivative or an acid-addition salt thereof, representedby the following chemical formula (I-1):

(wherein R₁′ is a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted loweralkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; R₂ is a hydrogen atom, alower alkyl group or an aralkyl group whose aromatic ring may beoptionally substituted; and R₃ is a protective group for hydroxyl group)(R₁′ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).

(3) A mutilin derivative or an acid-addition salt thereof, representedby the following chemical formula (1-2):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; R₂ is ahydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstitutedaralkyl group; and R₃ is a protective group for hydroxyl group) (R₁ isneither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).

(4) An intermediate for the production of the mutilin derivative or anacid-addition salt thereof according to 1) to 3) above, comprising a4-epimutilin derivative represented by the following general formula(2-1):

(wherein R₁′ is a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted loweralkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; R₃ is a protective groupfor hydroxyl group; and R₄ is a hydrogen atom or a protective group forhydroxyl group) (R₁′ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).

(5) An intermediate for the production of the mutilin derivative or anacid-addition salt thereof according to 1) to 4) above, comprising amutilin derivative represented by the following general formula (2-2):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; and R₃and R₄ are each independently a hydrogen atom or a protective group forhydroxyl group) (R₁ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).

(6) A therapeutic agent for infectious diseases comprising as an activeingredient at least one mutilin derivative or an acid-addition saltthereof represented by the following general formula (1):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; and R₂is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an aralkyl group whosearomatic ring may be optionally substituted) (R₁ is neither an ethylgroup nor a vinyl group).

(7) A therapeutic agent for infectious diseases comprising as an activeingredient at least one mutilin derivative or an acid-addition saltthereof represented by the following general formula (1-1):

(wherein R₁′ is a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted loweralkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; R₂ is a hydrogen atom, alower alkyl group or an aralkyl group whose aromatic ring may beoptionally substituted; and R₃ is a protective group for hydroxyl group)(R₁′ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).

(8) A therapeutic agent for infectious diseases comprising as an activeingredient at least one mutilin derivative or an acid-addition saltthereof represented by the following general formula (1-2):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; R₂ is ahydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstitutedaralkyl group; and R₃ is a protective group for hydroxyl group) (R₁ isneither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).

EFFECT OF THE INVENTION

Novel position 12-substituted mutilin derivatives having highantimicrobial activity, the compounds of the present invention can beused as an effective therapeutic agent for infectious diseases caused byGram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria, including variousdrug-resistant bacteria.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

In this description, the numbering of positions in the compound is basedon the following mutilin chemistry, rather than the IUPAC nomenclature.According to literature (Tetrahedron, 1981, 37, 915-919), mutilin isnamed(1S,2R,3S,4S,6R,7R,8R,14R)-3,6-dihydroxy-2,4,7,14-tetramethyl-4-vinyl-tricyclo[5.4.3.0^(1,8)]tetradecan-9-one (IUPAC nomenclature).

As shown in the chemical formula (3) below, the compound named(1R,2R,4S,6R,7R,8S,9R,14R)-6-hydroxy-9-methoxy-2,4,7,14-tetramethyl-4-vinyl-1-tricyclo[5.4.3.01, 8]tetradecan-3-one according to theIUPAC nomenclature is named(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin according to mutilinchemistry.

As used herein, the term “lower alkyl group” refers to astraight-chained or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms,including methyl, ethyl, 1-methylethyl, 1,1-dimethylethyl, propyl and2-methylpropyl. Its substituents include a lower alkoxy group, a halogenatom, a cyano group, a substituted or unsubstituted amino group, asubstituted or unsubstituted thiol group, a lower acyloxy group, a loweralkyloxycarbonyl group, a lower alkylcarbonyl group, a loweralkylcaboxamide group, a nitro group, a 5- to 14-membered aliphaticheterocyclic ring that may have at least one substituent and that maycontain at least one hetero atom such as O, N and S and 5- to14-membered heteroaromatic ring that may have at least one substituentand that may contain at least one hetero atom such as O, N and S. Thelower alkyl group may take any form: It may be straight-chained orcyclic, saturated or unsaturated.

As used herein, the term “aralkyl group” includes a benzyl group and a1-phenylethyl group. Its substituents include a lower alkoxy group, ahalogen atom, a cyano group, a substituted or unsubstituted amino group,a substituted or unsubstituted thiol group, a lower acyloxy group, alower alkyloxycarbonyl group, a lower alkylcarbonyl group, a loweralkylcarboxamide group and a nitro group.

As used herein, the term “lower alkoxy group” refers to astraight-chained or branched alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms,including a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, a 1-methylethoxy group,1,1-dimethylethoxy group, a propoxy group and a 2-methylpropoxy group.The lower alkoxy group may be either saturated or unsaturated. As usedherein, the term “aralkyloxy group” includes a benzyloxy group and a1-phenylethoxy group. Its substituents include a lower alkoxy group, ahalogen atom, a cyano group, a substituted or unsubstituted amino group,a substituted or unsubstituted thiol group, a lower acyloxy group, alower alkyloxycarbonyl group, a lower alkylcarbonyl group, a loweralkylcarboxamide group and a nitro group.

As used herein, the term “lower acyloxy group” includes those having 1to 5 carbon atoms, such as a formyl group, an acetoxy group, apropionyloxy group and 2,2-dimethylpropionyloxy group.

The term “at least one substituent” as in “5- to 14-membered aliphaticheterocyclic ring that may have at least one substituent and that maycontain at least one hetero atom such as O, N and S” includes a halogenatom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a lower alkylthiogroup, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group, a nitro group, a substituted orunsubstituted amino group and a cyano group. The term “aliphaticheterocyclic ring” in the same expression includes pyrrolidyl,piperidyl, piperadyl and morpholyl. The “amino group” in this case maybe substituted with an acyl, such as acetyl, or it may be substitutedwith one or two lower alkyl groups. The term “at least one substituent”as in “5- to 14-membered heteroaromatic ring that may have at least onesubstituent and that may contain at least one hetero atom such as O, Nand S” includes a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxygroup, a lower alkylthio group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group, a nitrogroup, an amino group and a cyano group. The term “heteroaromatic ring”in the same expression includes furanyl, thienyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl,oxazolyl, thiazolyl, pyridyl, pyrimidyl, pyridazyl and pyratyl. Theserings may be fused with a benzene ring at any position. The “aminogroup” in this case may be substituted with an acyl, such as acetyl, orit may be substituted with one or two lower alkyl groups. The term“substituted or unsubstituted hydroxyl group” as used herein includes ahydroxyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a lower acyloxy group, a hydroxylgroup having a protective group, an arylacyloxy group and a hydroxylgroup that forms a leaving group with an oxygen atom. The term “arylacylgroup” as used herein includes a benzoyl group. Its substituents includea lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogen atom, a cyano groupand a nitro group. The protective group for hydroxyl group may be antrialkylsilyl group, such as a trimethylsilyl group and at-butyldimethylsilyl group, an arylmethyl group, such as a benzyl groupand a diphenylmethyl group, an acyl group, such as an acetyl group and apropionyl group, a lower alkoxymethyl group, such as a methoxymethylgroup and an ethoxymethyl group, an aralkyloxymethyl group, such as abenzyloxymethyl group, or a tetrahydropyranyl group. These protectivegroups may be introduced or removed according to processes described inliterature (Green, T. W.; Wuts, P. G. M. “Protective Groups in OrganicSynthesis”, 2^(nd) Ed., Wiley Interscience Publication, John-Weiley &Sons, New York, 1991. This literature is referred to as “Green et al.,”hereinafter).

The term “leaving group formed with an oxygen atom” includes a loweralkylsulfonyloxy group and an arylsulfonyloxy group.

The term “substituted or unsubstituted thiol group” includes a thiolgroup, a lower thioalkoxy group, a lower acylthiooxy group, a thiolgroup having a protective group and an arylacylthiooxy group. The term“arylacyl group” includes a benzoyl group and the substituents include alower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogen atom, a cyano groupand a nitro group. The protective group for thiol group may be atrialkylsilyl group, such as an trialkylsilyl group, such as atrimethylsilyl group and a t-butyldimethylsilyl group, an arylmethylgroup, such as a benzyl group and a diphenylmethyl group, an acyl group,such as an acetyl group and a propionyl group, a lower alkoxymethylgroup, such as a methoxymethyl group and an ethoxymethyl group, anaralkyloxymethyl group, such as a benzyloxymethyl group, or atetrahydropyranyl group. These protective groups may be introduced orremoved according to processes described in literature (Green et al.).

The term “substituted or unsubstituted amino group” includes an aminogroup, a lower alkylamino group, a lower acylamino group, an amino grouphaving a protective group and an arylacylamino group. The protectivegroup for amino group may be a lower acyl group, such as acetyl andpropionyl, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group, such as ethoxycarbonyl andt-butoxycarbonyl, or a benzyl group. These protective groups may beintroduced or removed according to processes described in literature(Green et al.).

The term “arylacyl group” includes a benzoyl group and the substituentsinclude a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogen atom, acyano group and a nitro group.

Among preferred examples of the present invention are the followingcompounds:

-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-methylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-methylmutilin    hydrochloride,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-hydroxyethane-2-yl)mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-propene-3-yl)mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-propene-3-yl)mutilin    hydrochloride,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-phenylmethylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-phenylmethylmutilin    hydrochloride,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-propyne-3-yl)mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-propyne-3-yl)mutilin    hydrochloride,-   12-(2-propyne-3-yl)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenylmutilin,-   12-(2-butyne-4-yl)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-ca    rbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenylmutilin,-   12-(2-butyne-4-yl)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-ca    rbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenylmutilin hydrochloride,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(3-pentyne-5-yl)mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoroethane-2-yl)mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1,1,1-trifluoroethane-2-yl)mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[(2-methyl)ethane-2-yl]mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-fluoromethylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-fluoromethylmutilin    hydrochloride,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(4-pyridyl)methylmutilin    hydrochloride,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[2-propene-3-yl]mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[2-propene-3-yl]mutilin    hydrochloride,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-N-methyl-12-[2-propene-3-yl]mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-propylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-propylmutilin    hydrochloride,-   12-butyl-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}car    bamoyl-12-desethenylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(1-chloropropane-3-yl)-12-desethenylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-[(E)-2-butene-4-yl]-12-desethenylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[(2-methyl)propane-3-yl]mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-cyclohexyl-12-desethenylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-methoxyethane-2-yl)mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(1-chloropropene-3-yl)-12-desethenylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-ethoxymethylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoropropene-3-yl)mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoropropane-3-yl)mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[(E)-1-fluoroethene-2-yl]mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[(Z)-1-fluoroethene-2-yl]mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-cyclopentyl-12-desethenylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(2-cyclohexene-1-yl)-12-desethenylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(3-methyl-1-propene-3-yl)mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(3-methyl-1-propyne-3-yl)mutilin,-   (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamo    yl-12-cyclopropylmethyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-metho    xy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1,1,1-trifluoro-2-propene-3-yl)mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(1-butyne-4-yl)-12-desethenylmutilin,-   4-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-methoxycarbonylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[1-(E)-(ethoxycarbonyl)ethene-2-yl]mutilin    hydrochloride,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-chloroethene-2-yl)mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-chloroethene-2-yl)mutilin    hydrochloride,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-methoxyiminomethylmutilin,-   12-[(E)-1-butene-1-yl]-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenylmutilin,-   12-[(E)-1-butene-1-yl]-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenylmutilin    hydrochloride,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[(E)-1-pentene-1-yl]mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-phenylethene-2-yl)mutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(buta-1,3-diene-1-yl)-12-desethenylmutilin,-   14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-[(Z)-2-butene-4-yl]-12-desethenylmutilin,    and-   14-{(3S,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[2-propene-3-yl]mutilin    hydrochloride.

The compounds of the present invention may form pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts. For example, they may form inorganic salts withhydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid orphosphoric acid, or organic salts with acetic acid, maleic acid, fumaricacid, succinic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, citricacid, methanesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonicacid, salicylic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid or trifluoroaceticacid.

The compounds of the present invention include a plurality of asymmetriccarbon atoms and may thus have a corresponding number of opticalisomers. These optical isomers, as well as mixtures containing theseisomers in any proportion, are also encompassed by the scope of thepresent invention.

The compounds of the present invention represented by the chemicalformula (1) and salts thereof include any of intramolecular salts,adducts, solvates or hydrates thereof.

The compounds of the present invention or salts thereof can be used as apharmaceutical composition either alone or in combination with one ormore pharmaceutically acceptable auxiliary agents. Specifically, thecompounds may be mixed with pharmaceutically acceptablecarriers/excipients (such as starches, lactose, calcium phosphate andcalcium carbonate), lubricants (such as magnesium stearate, calciumstearate talc and stearic acid), binders (such as starches, crystallinecellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, gum arabic, polyvinylpyrrolidone andalginic acid), disintegrating agents (such as talc andcarboxymethylcellulose calcium) or diluents (such as physiologicalsaline and aqueous solutions of glucose, mannitol and lactose) and maybe formulated as tablets, capsules, granules, powders, fine powders,ampoules or injections for oral or parenteral administration. While thedose of the compounds of the chemical formula (1) according to thepresent invention may vary depending on the type of the compounds orsalts thereof and the route of administration, as well as age, weightand the symptoms of patients, the compounds of the chemical formula (1)or salts thereof are typically administered to mammals, includinghumans, at a dose of 0.0001 to 1000 mg/kg/day in single or multipledoses.

The compounds of the chemical formula (1) according to the presentinvention can be produced, for example, by the following processinvolving the compound of the chemical formula (3) as a keyintermediate:

The compound shown by the chemical formula (4) is a known compound andcan be produced by processes described in Patent Document (EP 257741(Japanese Patent Publication No. Sho 63-39879), EP398617 (JapanesePatent Publication No. Hei 03-63272), EP 398629 (Japanese PatentPublication No. Hei 03-63280)) and Non-Patent Document (J. Med. Chem.1991, 34, 2726-2735; Tetrahedron Lett. 1991, 32, 1241-1244; J. Med.Chem. 1992, 35, 911; J. Chem. Soc. Perkin I. 1991, 1091-1097; J. Org.Chem. 2001, 66, 2526-2529.).

Step I

In Step I, a 4-epimutilin derivative represented by the chemical formula(3) is produced from pleuromutilin by a known process (See, for example,Tetrahedron 1980, 36, 1807-1811.). A protective group is then introducedinto the 4-epimutilin derivative at the hydroxyl group at position 14 toform a 4-epimutilin derivative represented by the chemical formula (3-1)protected at the hydroxyl group at position 14.

The introduction of the protective group into hydroxyl group can becarried out by processes described in literature (Green et al.). Anysolvent that is not involved in the reaction may be used in thisprocess. Examples of such solvents include hydrocarbon solvents, such aspentane, hexane, cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenatedhydrocarbon solvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane,chloroform and carbon tetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethylether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, and aproticpolar solvents, such as acetonitrile, propionitrile, nitromethane,nitroethane, N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide anddimethylsulfoxide. Typically the reaction proceeds smoothly at −20° C.to 200° C.

Step II

Step I gives a 4-epimutilin derivative represented by the chemicalformula (3-1) that is protected at the hydroxyl group at position 14. InStep II, the double bond at position 12 of the 4-epimutilin derivativerepresented by the chemical formula (3-1) is converted to a diol to forma 4-epimutilin 19, 20-diol derivative represented by the chemicalformula (2-1a).

The process typically uses a catalytic amount of an osmium derivativeand an equal or excess amount of an oxidizing agent. Any solvent that isnot involved in the reaction may be used in this process. Examples ofsuch solvents include hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane,cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbonsolvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform andcarbon tetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, alcohol solvents, suchas methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol,2-methyl-1-propanol and 2-methyl-2-propanol, aprotic polar solvents,such as N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide anddimethylsulfoxide, and mixed solvents of water and these solvents. Thereaction proceeds smoothly at 0° C. to 200° C.

Step III

Step II gives a 4-epimutilin 19, 20-diol derivative represented by thechemical formula (2-1a). In Step III, the diol moiety of the4-epimutilin 19,20-diol derivative is eliminated by a retro-aldolreaction to form a 12-desethenyl-4-epimutilin derivative represented bythe chemical formula (2-1b).

The reaction generally requires the presence of a particular reagent.Examples of such reagents include alkali metal alkoxides, such as sodiummethoxide and sodium ethoxide, alkali metal hydrides, such as sodiumhydride and potassium hydride, alkali metal organic bases, such asn-butyllithium, lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, sodiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide and potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide,tertiary organic bases, such as triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine,pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, imidazole, pyrrolidine, piperidine,1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-5-ene and1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]unde-7-cene, and inorganic bases, such aspotassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. When necessary, a Lewis acidmay be added, such as zinc chloride, zinc bromide, zinc iodide, borontrifluoride, aluminum chloride, tin tetrachloride, borontrichloride-diethyl ether complex and lithium perchlorate. Any solventthat is not involved in the reaction may be used in this process.Examples include hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane,cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbonsolvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform andcarbon tetrachloride, and ether solvents, such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane. The reaction proceedssmoothly at −110° C. to 100° C.

Step IV

Step III gives a 12-desethenyl-4-epimutilin derivative represented bythe chemical formula (2-1b). In Step IV, an appropriate electrophile isreacted with the 12-desethenyl-4-epimutilin derivative at position 12 inthe presence of a base to form a 12-R₁ substituted 4-epimutilinderivative represented by the chemical formula (2-1c).

The reaction generally requires the presence of a particular reagent andan equal or excess amount of an electrophile. Examples of such reagentsinclude alkali metal alkoxides, such as sodium methoxide and sodiumethoxide, alkali metal hydrides, such as sodium hydride and potassiumhydride, alkali metal organic bases, such as n-butyllithium, lithiumdiisopropylamide, lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, sodiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide and potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide,tertiary organic bases, such as triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine,pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, imidazole, pyrrolidine, piperidine,1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-5-ene and1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]unde-7-cene, and inorganic bases, such aspotassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. When necessary, a Lewis acidmay be added, such as zinc chloride, zinc bromide, zinc iodide, borontrifluoride, aluminum chloride, tin tetrachloride, borontrichloride-diethyl ether complex and lithium perchlorate. Any solventthat is not involved in the reaction may be used in this process.Examples include hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane,cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbonsolvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform andcarbon tetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, and aprotic polarsolvents, such as N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide anddimethylsulfoxide. The reaction proceeds smoothly at −110° C. to 100° C.

Step V

Step IV gives a 12-R₁ substituted 4-epimutilin derivative represented bythe chemical formula (2-1c). In Step V, the protective group for thehydroxyl group at position 14 of the 12-R₁ substituted 4-epimutilinderivative is removed to form a 14-hydroxy-4-epimutilin derivativerepresented by the chemical formula (2-1d). The removal of theprotective group for hydroxyl group can be carried out by processesdescribed in literature (Green et al.). Any solvent that is not involvedin the reaction may be used in this process. Examples of such solventsinclude hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane, cyclohexane,benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbon solvents, such asdichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform and carbontetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran,1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, alcohol solvents, such as methanol,ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol,2-methyl-1-propanol and 2-methyl-2-propanol. The reaction proceedssmoothly at −110° C. to 100° C.

Step VI

Step V gives a 14-hydroxy-4-epimutilin derivative represented by thechemical formula (2-1d). In Step VI, a carboxylic acid chloridederivative of the bicyclic amine represented by the general formula (4)is reacted with the 14-hydroxy-4-epimutilin derivative under appropriatereaction conditions to add an acylcarbamoyl group to the hydroxyl groupat position 14 to form a 14-acylcarbamoyl-4-epimutilin derivativerepresented by the chemical formula (1-1a).

This step can be carried out by any of the following processes describedin literature: (A) reacting a carboxylic acid chloride derivative of thebicyclic amine represented by the general formula (4) and silver cyanatewith the 14-hydroxy-4-epimutilin derivative represented by the chemicalformula (2-1d) in the presence of a base (J. Org. Chem. 1962, 27,3317.), or using tributyltin isocyanate (Chem. Ber. 1986, 119, 83.); (B)adding a carbamoyl group to the hydroxyl group at position 14 of the14-hydroxy-4-epimutilin derivative represented by the chemical formula(2-1d) under normal reaction conditions, and binding a carboxylic acidchloride derivative of the bicyclic amine represented by the generalformula (4) in the presence of a base; (C) reacting the14-hydroxy-4-epimutilin derivative represented by the chemical formula(2-1d) with trimethylsilyl isocyanate and a carboxylic acid chloridederivative of the bicyclic amine represented by the general formula (4)in the presence of a base (J. Gen. Chem. USSR, 1977, 2061-2067.); or (D)amidating the carboxylic acid of a carboxylic acid chloride derivativeof the bicyclic amine represented by the general formula (4) in thepresence of a base under normal reaction conditions, and reacting the14-hydroxy-4-epimutilin derivative represented by the chemical formula(2-1d) with a carbonyl source, such as oxalyl chloride, phosgene or1,1,-carbonyldiimidazole, in the presence of a base such as abis(trimethylsilyl)amide salt (18) J. Org. Chem. 1962, 27, 3742.). Theseprocesses are generally carried out in the presence of a base. Examplesof such bases include alkali metal alkoxides, such as sodium methoxideand sodium ethoxide, alkali metal hydrides, such as sodium hydride andpotassium hydride, alkali metal organic bases, such as n-butyllithium,lithium diisopropylamide, lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, sodiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide and potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide,tertiary organic bases, such as triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine,pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, imidazole, pyrrolidine, piperidine,1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-5-ene and1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]unde-7-cene, and inorganic bases, such aspotassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. Any solvent that is notinvolved in the reaction may be used in this process. Examples of suchsolvents include hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane,cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbonsolvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform andcarbon tetrachloride, and ether solvents, such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane. Each reaction proceedssmoothly at −110° C. to 100° C.

Step VII

Step VI gives a 14-acylcarbamoyl-4-epimutilin derivative represented bythe chemical formula (I-1a). In Step VII, a substituent R₂ (except ahydrogen atom) is introduced into the nitrogen atom at the spacer site(position 14) of the 14-acylcarbamoyl-4-epimutilin derivative to form a14-acylcarbamoyl-4-epimutilin derivative represented by the chemicalformula (1-1b). Examples of the base used in the process include alkalimetal alkoxides, such as sodium methoxide and sodium ethoxide, alkalimetal hydrides, such as sodium hydride and potassium hydride, alkalimetal organic bases, such as n-butyllithium, lithium diisopropylamide,lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, sodium bis(trimethylsilyl) amide andpotassium bis(trimethylsilyl) amide, tertiary organic bases, such astriethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine,imidazole, pyrrolidine, piperidine, 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-5-eneand 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]unde-7-cene, and inorganic bases, such aspotassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. Any solvent that is notinvolved in the reaction may be used in this process. Examples of suchsolvents include hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane,cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbonsolvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform andcarbon tetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, alcohol solvents, suchas methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol,2-methyl-1-propanol and 2-methyl-2-propanol, and aprotic polar solvents,such as N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide anddimethylsulfoxide. The reaction proceeds smoothly at −110° C. to 100° C.

Step VIII

Step VII gives a 14-acylcarbamoyl-4-epimutilin derivative represented bythe chemical formula (1-1a, 1-1b). In Step VIII, the protective group atposition 3 of the 14-acylcarbamoyl-4-epimutilin derivative is removed toform a 14-acylcarbamoyl mutilin derivative represented by the generalformula (1). The removal of the protective group can be carried out byprocesses described in literature (Green et al.) and preferably involvesthe use of hydrochloric acid or zinc chloride-hydrochloric acid (Lucasreagent). Any solvent that is not involved in the reaction may be usedin this process. Examples include hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane,hexane, cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenatedhydrocarbon solvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane,chloroform and carbon tetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethylether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, aprotic polarsolvents, such as acetonitrile, propionitrile, nitromethane,nitroethane, N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide anddimethylsulfoxide, and mixed solvents of water and these solvents. Theprocess may be carried out either in the presence or in the absence ofthese solvents. Typically the reaction proceeds smoothly at −20° C. to200° C.

Alternatively, the compounds represented by the chemical formula (1)according to the present invention may be produced by the followingprocess using pleuromutilin as a starting material:

Step I

In Step I, two protective groups are introduced into preuromutilin atthe hydroxyl group of the glycolate moiety at position 14 and thehydroxyl group at position 11, respectively, to form a preuromutilinderivative having two protected hydroxyl groups, as represented by thechemical formula (5-1).

The introduction of the hydroxyl groups in this process can be carriedout by processes described in literature (Green et al.). Any solventthat is not involved in the reaction may be used in the process.Examples include hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane,cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbonsolvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform andcarbon tetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, and aprotic polarsolvents, such as acetonitrile, propionitrile, nitromethane,nitroethane, N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide anddimethylsulfoxide, and mixed solvents of water and these solvents. Theprocess may be carried out either in the presence or in the absence oftheses solvents. Typically the reaction proceeds smoothly at −20° C. to200° C.

Step II

Step I gives a preuromutilin derivative represented by the chemicalformula (5-1) having two protected hydroxyl groups. In Step II, theglycolate moiety at position 14 of the pleuromutilin derivative ishydrolyzed to form a mutilin derivative represented by the chemicalformula (5-2) with only the hydroxyl group at position 11 protected.

The reaction generally requires the presence of a particular reagent.Examples of such reagents include alkali metal alkoxides, such as sodiummethoxide and sodium ethoxide, alkali metal hydrides, such as sodiumhydride and potassium hydride, alkali metal organic bases, such asn-butyllithium, lithium diisopropylamide, lithiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide, sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide and potassiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide, tertiary organic bases, such as triethylamine,diisopropylethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, imidazole,pyrrolidine, piperidine, 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-5-ene and1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]unde-7-cene, and inorganic bases, such aspotassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. When necessary, a Lewis acidmay be added, such as zinc chloride, zinc bromide, zinc iodide, borontrifluoride, aluminum chloride, tin tetrachloride, borontrichloride-diethyl ether complex and lithium perchlorate.Alternatively, hydrochloric acid may be added. Any solvent that is notinvolved in the reaction may be used in this process. Examples includehydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane, cyclohexane, benzene,toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbon solvents, such asdichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform and carbontetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran,1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, aprotic polar solvents, such asN,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide and dimethylsulfoxide, andmixed solvents of water and these solvents. The process may be carriedout either in the presence or in the absence of these solvents. Thereaction proceeds smoothly at −110° C. to 100° C.

Step 3

Step II gives a mutilin derivative represented by the chemical formula(5-2) with the hydroxyl group at position 11 protected. In Step (III),the double bond at positions 19, 20 is converted to a diol to form amutilin 19,20-diol derivative represented by the chemical formula (2-2a)with the hydroxyl group at position 11 protected.

The process typically uses a catalytic amount of an osmium derivativeand an equal or excess amount of an oxidizing agent. Any solvent that isnot involved in the reaction may be used in this process. Examples ofsuch solvents include hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane,cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbonsolvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform andcarbon tetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, alcohol solvents, suchas methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol,2-methyl-1-propanol and 2-methyl-2-propanol, and mixed solvents of waterand these solvents. The reaction proceeds smoothly at 0° C. to 200° C.

Step IV

Step (III) gives a mutilin 19,20-diol derivative represented by thechemical formula (2-2a) with the hydroxyl group at position 11protected. In Step (IV), the mutilin 19,20-diol derivative is subjectedto diol cleavage to form a 12-formyl-mutilin derivative represented bythe chemical formula (2-2b) with the hydroxyl group at position 11protected.

The process typically uses sodium periodate. Any solvent that is notinvolved in the reaction may be used in this process. Examples of suchsolvents include hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane,cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbonsolvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform andcarbon tetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, and mixed solvents ofwater and these solvents. The reaction proceeds smoothly at −110° C. to100° C.

Step V

Step (IV) gives a 12-formyl-mutilin derivative represented by thechemical formula (2-2b) with the hydroxyl group at position 11protected. In Step (V), the 12-formyl-mutilin derivative is subjected tovarious conversion processes that convert the formyl group at position12 to form a 12-R₁, substituted mutilin derivative represented by thechemical formula (2-2c) with the hydroxyl group at position 11protected. For example, the 12-formyl-mutilin derivative may besubjected to the Wittig reaction involving a phosphonium salt. Thephosphonium salt may be methyltriphenylphosphonium chloride,methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide, methyltriphenylphosphonium iodide or(ethyl)triphenylphosphonium bromide. The process may be carried out inthe presence of a base. Such a base may be an alkali metal alkoxide,such as sodium methoxide and sodium ethoxide, an alkali metal hydride,such as sodium hydride and potassium hydride, an alkali metal organicbase, such as n-butyllithium, lithium diisopropylamide, lithiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide, sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide and potassiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide, a tertiary organic base, such astriethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine,imidazole, pyrrolidine, piperidine, 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-5-eneand 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]unde-7-cene, or an inorganic base, such aspotassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. Any solvent that is notinvolved in the reaction may be used in this process. Examples of suchsolvents include hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane,cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbonsolvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform andcarbon tetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, alcohol solvents, suchas methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol,2-methyl-1-propanol and 2-methyl-2-propanol. The reaction proceedssmoothly at −110° C. to 100° C. Alternatively, the 12-formyl-mutilinderivative may be converted to a carboxylic acid derivative by oxidizingthe formyl group. The process is carried out in the presence of anoxidizing agent, such as sodium bromate. Any solvent that is notinvolved in the reaction may be used in this process. Examples of suchsolvents include hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane,cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbonsolvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform andcarbon tetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, alcohol solvents, suchas methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol,2-methyl-1-propanol and 2-methyl-2-propanol, and mixed solvents of waterand these solvents. The reaction proceeds smoothly at −110° C. to 100°C. The 12-formyl-mutilin derivative may be reacted with a hydroxylaminederivative to produce an oxime derivative. The process useshydroxylamine chloride or its derivative. Any solvent that is notinvolved in the reaction may be used in this process. Examples of suchsolvents include hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane,cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbonsolvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform andcarbon tetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, alcohol solvents, suchas methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol,2-methyl-1-propanol and 2-methyl-2-propanol, aprotic polar solvents,such as N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide anddimethylsulfoxide, and mixed solvents of water and these solvents. Thereaction proceeds smoothly at −110° C. to 100° C.

Step (VI)

Step (V) gives a 12-R₁ substituted mutilin derivative represented by thechemical formula (2-2c) with the hydroxyl group at position 11protected. In Step (VI), a carboxylic acid chloride derivative of thebicyclic amine of the general formula (4) is reacted with the 12-R₁substituted mutilin derivative to add an acylcarbamoyl group to thehydroxyl group at position 14 to form a 14-acylcarbamoyl-mutilinderivative represented by the chemical formula (1-2a) with the hydroxylgroup at position 11 protected.

This step can be carried out by any of the following processes describedin literature: (A) reacting, in the presence of a base, a carboxylicacid chloride derivative of the bicyclic amine represented by thegeneral formula (4) and silver cyanate with the 14-hydroxy-mutilinderivative represented by the chemical formula (2-2c) (with the hydroxylgroup at position 11 protected) (J. Org. Chem. 1962, 27, 3317.), orusing tributyltin isocyanate (Chem. Ber. 1986, 119, 83.); (B) adding acarbamoyl group to the hydroxyl group at position 14 of the14-hydroxy-mutilin derivative represented by the chemical formula (2-2c)(with the hydroxyl group at position 11 protected) under normal reactionconditions, and binding a carboxylic acid chloride derivative of thebicyclic amine represented by the general formula (4) in the presence ofa base; (C) reacting the 14-hydroxy-mutilin derivative represented bythe chemical formula (2-2c) (with the hydroxyl group at position 11protected) with trimethylsilyl isocyanate and a carboxylic acid chloridederivative of the bicyclic amine represented by the general formula (4)in the presence of a base (J. Gen. Chem. USSR, 1977, 2061-2067.); or (D)amidating the carboxylic acid of a carboxylic acid chloride derivativeof the bicyclic amine represented by the general formula (4) in thepresence of a base under normal reaction conditions, and reacting the14-hydroxy-mutilin derivative represented by the chemical formula (2-2c)(with the hydroxyl group at position 11 protected) with a carbonylsource, such as oxalyl chloride, phosgene or 1,1,-carbonyldiimidazole,in the presence of a base such as a bis(trimethylsilyl)amide salt (J.Org. Chem. 1962, 27, 3742.). These processes are generally carried outin the presence of a base. Examples of such bases include alkali metalalkoxides, such as sodium methoxide and sodium ethoxide, alkali metalhydrides, such as sodium hydride and potassium hydride, alkali metalorganic bases, such as n-butyllithium, lithium diisopropylamide, lithiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide, sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide and potassiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide, tertiary organic bases, such as triethylamine,diisopropylethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, imidazole,pyrrolidine, piperidine, 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-5-ene and1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]unde-7-cene, and inorganic bases, such aspotassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. Any solvent that is notinvolved in the reaction may be used in this process. Examples of suchsolvents include hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane,cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbonsolvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform andcarbon tetrachloride, and ether solvents, such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane. Each reaction proceedssmoothly at −110° C. to 100° C.

Step VII

Step VI gives a 14-acylcarbamoyl-mutilin derivative represented by thechemical formula (1-2a) with the hydroxyl group at position 11protected. In Step VII, a substituent R₂ (except hydrogen atom) isintroduced into the nitrogen atom at the spacer site (position 14) ofthe 14-acylcarbamoyl-mutilin derivative to form a14-acylcarbamoyl-mutilin derivative represented by the chemical formula(1-2b) with the hydroxyl group at position 11 protected. Examples of thebase used in the process include alkali metal alkoxides, such as sodiummethoxide and sodium ethoxide, alkali metal hydrides, such as sodiumhydride and potassium hydride, alkali metal organic bases, such asn-butyllithium, lithium diisopropylamide, lithiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide, sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide and potassiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide, tertiary organic bases, such as triethylamine,diisopropylethylamine, pyridine, N-methylmorpholine, imidazole,pyrrolidine, piperidine, 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-5-ene and1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]unde-7-cene, and inorganic bases, such aspotassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. Any solvent that is notinvolved in the reaction may be used in this process. Examples of suchsolvents include hydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane,cyclohexane, benzene, toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbonsolvents, such as dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform andcarbon tetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, alcohol solvents, suchas methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol,2-methyl-1-propanol and 2-methyl-2-propanol, and aprotic polar solvents,such as N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide anddimethylsulfoxide. The reaction proceeds smoothly at −110° C. to 100° C.

Step VIII

Step VII gives a 14-acylcarbamoyl-mutilin derivative represented by thechemical formula (1-2a, 1-2b). In Step VIII, the protective group forthe hydroxyl group at position 11 of the 14-acylcarbamoyl-mutilinderivative is removed to form a 14-acylcarbamoyl mutilin derivativerepresented by the general formula (1). The removal of the protectivegroup can be carried out by processes described in literature (Green etal.) and preferably involves the use of hydrochloric acid or zincchloride-hydrochloric acid (Lucas reagent). Any solvent that is notinvolved in the reaction may be used in this process. Examples includehydrocarbon solvents, such as pentane, hexane, cyclohexane, benzene,toluene and xylene, halogenated hydrocarbon solvents, such asdichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform and carbontetrachloride, ether solvents, such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran,1,4-dioxane and dimethoxyethane, aprotic polar solvents, such asacetonitrile, propionitrile, nitromethane, nitroethane,N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide and dimethylsulfoxide, andmixed solvents of water and these solvents. The process may be carriedout either in the presence or in the absence of these solvents.Typically the reaction proceeds smoothly at −20° C. to 200° C.

EXAMPLES

The present invention will now be described with reference to Examplesand Reference Examples, which are not intended to limit the scope of theinvention in any way.

Reference Example 1(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-ep imutilin

According to a two-step process described in literature (Tetrahedron1980, 6, 1807-1811.), 4-epimutilin was produced from pleuromutilin. 2.00g (5.98 mmol) of this product was dissolved in methylene chloride (50mL). To this solution, 2.08 mL (12.0 mmol) diisopropylethylamine and0.91 mL (12.0 mmol) chloromethyl methyl ether were sequentially added at0° C. in an argon atmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 60 hours. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was pouredinto cold diluted aqueous citric acid. The solvent was evaporated underreduced pressure and the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (20mL×3). The organic layers were combined, washed with saturated brine (20mL), and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The dried product wasthen filtered and the solvent was removed. Purification of the residueby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=8:1) afforded2.30 g of the title compound as a colorless oil (100% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 379 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₉O₄ (MH⁺): 379.2848. Found, 379.2883.

Reference Example 2(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-19,20-dihydroxy-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

60.3 g (0.52 mol) of 4-methylmorpholine N-oxide, along with a catalyticamount of osmium tetraoxide (in 5% t-butanol solution), was added to asolution of 130 g (0.34 mol) of the compound of Reference Example 1 inaqueous acetone (800 mL). The mixture was refluxed for 60 hours.Subsequently, the reaction mixture was evaporated under reduced pressureand diluted aqueous acetic acid was added to the residue. The resultingmixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (500 mL×3). The organic layerswere combined, washed with saturated brine (500 mL) and dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate. The dried product was then filtered and thesolvent was removed. Purification of the residue by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1, followed by ethylacetate:methanol=10:1) afforded 135 g of the title compound as a yellowoil (95% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 413 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z):Calcd. for C₂₃H₄₁O₆ (MH⁺): 413.2903. Found, 413.2933.

Reference Example 3(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

At 0° C., 63.4 g (0.46 mol) of potassium carbonate was added to asolution of 94.6 g (0.23 mol) of the compound of Reference Example 2 inacetone (1000 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 4 hours. Subsequently, the mixture was filtered through Celite andthe residue was washed with ethylacetate. The filtrate was evaporatedunder reduced pressure. To the resulting residue, diluted aqueous citricacid (1000 mL) was added and the mixture was extracted with ethylacetate (500 mL×3). The organic layers were combined, washed withsaturated brine (500 mL) and dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. Thedried product was filtered and the solvent was removed. Purification ofthe resulting residue by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=8:1) afforded 70.2 g of the title compound as a yellow powder(87% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 353 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z):Calcd. for C₂₁H₃₇O₄ (MH⁺): 353.2692. Found, 353.2720.

Reference Example 4(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimuti lin

523 mg (2.75 mmol) of p-toluenesulfonic acid was added to a solution of970 mg (2.75 mmol) of the compound of Reference Example 3 in methylenechloride (30 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 24 hours. Subsequently, the mixture was evaporated under reducedpressure, followed by addition of water and extraction with ethylacetate (20 mL×3). The organic layers were combined, washed withsaturated brine (20 mL) and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Thedried product was filtered and the solvent was removed. Purification ofthe resulting residue by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=2:1) afforded 772 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder(91% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 291 (MH⁺—H₂O)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₁₉H₃₁O₂ (MH⁺—H₂O): 291.2324. Found,291.2317.

Reference Example 5 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12,14-O,O-dimethoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 2.00 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.52 mL (6.81 mmol) chloromethyl methyl ether and13.6 mL (6.81 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/Ltoluene solution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1)to afford 1.80 g of the title compound as a yellow oil (80% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 397 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₄₁O₅ (MH⁺): 397.2954. Found, 397.2926.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 1.80 g (4.54 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 0.86 g (4.54 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1) to afford 1.30 g of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (81% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 353 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₁H₃₇O₄ (MH⁺): 353.2692. Found, 353.2656.

Reference Example 6(3R)-12-acetoxymethyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 600 mg (1.41 mmol)(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-acetoxymethyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilinand 26.9 mg (0.14 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to afford 156 mg of the titlecompound as a colorless oil (29% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 381 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₇O₅ (MH⁺): 381.2641. Found, 381.2656.

Reference Example 7 Step I(3R)-12-cyanomethyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 3.00 g (8.51 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.65 mL (10.2 mmol) chloroacetonitrile and 20.4 mL(10.2 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=5:1, followedby hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to afford 2.10 g of the title compound as ayellow oil (2.10 g, 63% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 330 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z):Calcd. for C₂₁H₃₂NO₂ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 330.2433. Found,330.2426.

Step II(3R)-12-cyanomethyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 2.10 g (5.36 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 1.02 g (5.36 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to afford 1.31 g of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (70% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 330 (MH⁺—H₂O).

Rf=0.23 (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1)

Reference Example 8(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-[1-(1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)ethyl]-4-epimutilin

In an argon atmosphere, 4.74 mL (34.0 mmol) triethylamine and 1.32 mL(17.0 mmol.) methanesulfonyl chloride were sequentially added to asolution of 4.49 g (11.3 mmol)(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-hydroxyethane-2-yl)-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilinin ice-cooled methylene chloride (100 mL). The mixture was then stirredfor 2 hours as it was allowed to warm to room temperature. Subsequently,the reaction mixture was poured into diluted aqueous citric acid. Thesolvent was evaporated under reduced pressure and the residue wasextracted with ethyl acetate (30 mL×3). The organic layers werecombined, washed with saturated brine (30 mL) and dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate. The dried product was filtered and the solvent wasremoved. Purification of the resulting residue by column chromatography(hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) gave 4.35 g of a colorless oil (81% yield).

2.30 g (4.85 mmol) of this product was dissolved in N,N-dimethylforamide(30 mL). To this solution, 0.47 g (7.27 mmol) sodium azide was added andthe mixture was stirred for 4 hours while heated at 80° C. Aftercooling, the reaction mixture was poured into cold water and wasextracted with ethyl acetate (30 mL×3). The organic layers werecombined, washed with saturated brine (30 mL) and dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate. Filtering the dried product followed by removal ofthe solvent gave a crude azide product. To this product, 5.23 mL (48.5mmol) bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene was added and the mixture wasstirred for 1 hour while heated at 80° C. After cooling, the reactionmixture was diluted with dioxane (20 mL) and was refluxed for 1 hour.Subsequently, the mixture was allowed to cool and evaporated underreduced pressure. Purification of the resulting residue by columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1, followed by hexane:ethylacetate=1:2, followed by hexane:ethyl acetate=1:4) gave 1.50 g of a paleyellow powder (69% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 386 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₆N₃O₂ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 386.2808.Found, 386.2849.

This product was dissolved in methanol (50 mL). To this solution, 1.27 g(6.70 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid was added and the resulting mixturewas left for 24 hours at room temperature. Subsequently, the mixture wasconcentrated, followed by addition of a diluted aqueous sodiumbicarbonate solution and extraction with ethyl acetate (30 mL×3). Theorganic layers were combined, washed with saturated brine (20 mL) anddried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The dried product was filteredand the solvent was removed. Purification of the resulting residue bycolumn chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=1:2, ethyl acetate, followedby hexane:ethyl acetate=10:1) afforded 1.03 g of the title compound as acolorless powder (76% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 404 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₈N₃O₃ (MH⁺): 404.2913. Found,404.2903.

Reference Example 9 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-12-(2-methyl-1-propene-3-yl)-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 2.00 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.67 mL (6.81 mmol) 3-chloro-2-methylpropene and13.6 mL (6.81 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/Ltoluene solution) were used in the reaction. Purification of theresulting residue by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=8:1) afforded 1.97 g of the title compound as a colorless oil(85% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 345 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₇O₂ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 345.2794. Found,345.2814.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-(2-methyl-1-propene-3-yl)-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 1.97 g (4.85 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 0.92 g (4.85 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 1.41 g of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (80% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 345 (MH⁺—H₂O).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₇O₂ (MH⁺—H₂O): 345.2794. Found,345.2814.

Reference Example 10 Step I(3R)-12-(1-chloroethane-2-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

0.66 g (2.52 mmol) triphenylphosphine was added to a solution of 1.00 g(2.52 mmol)(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-hydroxyethane-2-yl)-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilinin carbon tetrachloride (30 mL). The reaction mixture was refluxed for15 hours. After cooling, the mixture was filtered through Celite and theresidue was washed with carbon tetrachloride. The combined filtrate wasevaporated under reduced pressure and the resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=10:1) toafford 474 mg of the title compound as a colorless oil (45% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 415 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₄₀ClO₄ (MH⁺): 415.2615. Found,415.2616.

Step II(3R)-12-(1-chloroethane-2-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 474 mg (1.14 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 217 mg (1.14 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 279 mg of the titlecompound as a colorless oil (66% yield).

MS (EI) (m/z): 370 (M⁺).

HRMS (EI) (m/z):Calcd. for C₂₁H₃₅ClO₃(M⁺): 370.2275. Found, 370.2303.

Reference Example 11(3R)-12-acetoxyethyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

359 mg (1.02 mmol) of(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-hydroxyethane-2-yl)-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilinproduced in Step II of Example 3, 1 mL acetic anhydride and 1 mLpyridine were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to afford210 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (80% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 377 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₇O₄ (MH⁺): 377.2692. Found, 377.2701.

Reference Example 12 II-O-methoxymethylmutilin

In an argon atmosphere at 0° C., 40.1 mL (0.53 mol) chloromethyl methylether was added dropwise to a methylene chloride solution (500 mL) of50.0 g (0.13 mol) pleuromutilin and 138 mL (0.79 mol)N,N-diisopropylethylamine in a 2 L egg-shaped flask. The reactionmixture was left for 21 days at room temperature. Subsequently, 33.2 mL(0.26 mol) 3-(dimethylamino)propylamine was added and the mixture wasevaporated under reduced pressure, followed by addition of dilutedaqueous citric acid and extraction with ethyl acetate (200 mL×3). Theorganic layers were combined, washed with saturated brine (100 mL) anddried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The dried product was filtered andthe solvent was removed to give a crude compound. This product wasdissolved in 500 ml of a 2 mol/L potassium hydroxide-methanol solutionand the solution was refluxed for 3 hours. After cooling, the solventwas evaporated under reduced pressure, followed by addition of dilutedaqueous citric acid and extraction with ethyl acetate (300 mL×3). Theorganic layers were combined, washed with saturated brine (300 mL) anddried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The dried product was filtered andthe solvent was removed. Purification of the resulting residue by silicagel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) afforded 42.0 g ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (87% yield in the two stepprocess).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 365 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₇O₄ (MH⁺): 365.2692. Found, 365.2665.

Example 1 Step I(3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to the process described in literature (J. Chem. Soc. PerkinTrans. 11991, 1091-1097.), an acid chloride was prepared from 174 mg(0.98 mmol) (3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carboxlic acidhydrochloride. 244 mg (1.63 mmol) silver cyanide, the acid chloride and0.14 mL (0.98 mmol) triethylamine were added to a solution of 200 mg(0.65 mmol) of the compound of Reference Example 4 in methylene chloride(6 mL). The mixture was stirred for 22 hours at room temperature in adark environment. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was filteredthrough Celite and the residue was washed with methylenechloride. Thecombined organic layer was evaporated under reduced pressure, followedby addition of a saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution andextraction with ethyl acetate (10 mL×3). The organic layers werecombined, washed with saturated brine (10 mL) and dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate. The dried product was then filtered and the solventwas removed. Purification of the resulting residue by silica gel columnchromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1)afforded 159 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (52% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 475 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₇H₄₃N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 475.3172. Found,475.3174.

Step II14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenylmutilin

1.00 mL concentrated hydrochloric acid was added to a solution of 100 mg(0.21 mmol) of the compound of Step I in ice-cooled dioxane (1 mL) whilethe solution was being stirred. The mixture was further stirred forabout 13 hours as it was allowed to warm to room temperature.Subsequently, the reaction mixture was made basic by adding it to a 10%aqueous sodium hydroxide solution and the aqueous layer was extractedwith ethyl acetate (10 mL×3). The organic layers were combined, washedwith saturated brine (10 mL) and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate.The dried product was filtered and the solvent was removed. Purificationof the resulting residue by silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethylacetate:methanol=30:1) afforded 67.9 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (70% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 461 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₆H₄₁N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 461.3015. Found,461.2988.

Example 2 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-12-methyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

In an argon atmosphere at −70° C., 34.0 mL (17.0 mmol) potassiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluene solution) was added to asolution of 5.00 g (14.2 mmol) of the compound of Reference Example 3 inanhydrous tetrahydrofuran (200 mL). The mixture was stirred for 0.5hours. Under the same conditions, 1.06 mL (17.0 mmol) methyl iodide wasadded and the mixture was further stirred for 4 hours as it was allowedto warm to −50° C. Subsequently, diluted aqueous citric acid was addedand the reaction mixture was evaporated under reduced pressure. Theresulting residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (50 mL×3). Theorganic layers were combined, washed with saturated brine (50 mL) anddried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The dried product was filteredand the solvent was removed. Purification of the resulting residue bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) afforded5.20 g of the title compound as a yellow oil (100% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 367 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₉O₄ (MH⁺): 367.2848. Found, 367.2884.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-methyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 5.20 g (14.2 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 2.70 g (14.2 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 3.70 g of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (81% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 323 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₀H₃₅O₃ (MH⁺): 323.2586. Found, 323.2609.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-methyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 500 mg (1.55 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 469 mg (2.64 mmol) of carboxylic acid, 580 mg(3.88 mmol) silver cyanide and 0.37 mL (2.64 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,hexane:ethyl acetate=1:2, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=10:1) to afford 590 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (78% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 489 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₈H₄₅N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 489.3328. Found,489.3314.

Step IV14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-methylmutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, 590 mg (1.21 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) toafford 460 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (80% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 475 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₇H₄₃N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 475.3172. Found,475.3153.

Step V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-methylmutilinhydrochloride

4 mol/L hydrogen chloride (2.00 mL) was added to a solution of 200 mg(0.42 mmol) of the compound of Step IV in ethyl acetate (2.00 mL) anddioxane (2.00 mL). The resulting crystals were filtered and washed withdiethyl ether to afford 167 mg of the title compound (78% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 475 (MH⁺ for free form).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₇H₄₃N₂O₅(MH⁺ for free form): 475.3172.

Found, 475.3171.

Example 3 Step I(3R)-12-(1-acetoxyethane-2-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 5.00 g (14.2 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 1.88 mL (17.0 mmol) ethyl bromoacetate and 34.0 mL(17.0 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=5:1) to afford5.47 g of the title compound as a pale yellow oil (88% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 377 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z):Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₇O₄ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 377.2692. Found,377.2725.

Step II(3R)-12-(1-t-butyldimethylsilyloxyethane-2-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 5.18 g (11.8 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 2.25 g (14.2 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=1:2, followed by hexane:ethylacetate=1:4) to give 3.15 g of(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-hydroxyethane-2-yl)-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilinas a colorless powder (76% yield) 1.23 g (3.49 mmol) of this product wasdissolved in methylene chloride and was reacted with 0.63 g (4.19 mmol)t-butyldimethylsilyl chloride and 1.22 mL (10.5 mmol) 2,6-lutidine in anargon atmosphere at 0° C. The mixture was subsequently stirred for 31hours as it was allowed to warm to room temperature. This was followedby addition of 439 μL (3.49 mmol) 3-(dimethylamino)propylamine andremoval of the solvent under reduced pressure. Diluted aqueous citricacid was added to the residue and the solution was extracted with ethylacetate (20 mL×3). The organic layers were combined, washed withsaturated brine (20 mL) and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Thedried product was filtered and the solvent was removed. Purification ofthe resulting residue by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=4:1) afforded 1.24 g of the title compound as a colorless oil(76% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 449 (MH⁺—H₂O).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₇H₄₉O₃Si (MH⁺—H₂O): 449.3451. Found,449.3447.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(1-t-butyldimethylsilyloxyethane-2-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 500 mg (1.07 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 286 mg (1.61 mmol) carboxylic acid, 402 mg (2.68mmol) silver cyanide and 0.22 mL (1.61 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 408 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (60% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 633 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₅H₆₁N₂O₆Si (MH⁺): 633.4299. Found,633.4264.

Step IV14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-hydroxyethane-2-yl)mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 408 mg (0.64 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) toafford 210 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (65% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 505 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₈H₄₅N₂O₆ (MH⁺): 505.3278. Found,505.3284.

Example 4 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-12-(1-propane-3-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 5.00 g (14.2 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 1.47 mL (17.0 mmol) allyl iodide and 34.0 mL (17.0mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluene solution)were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=10:1) to afford 2.52 gof the title compound as a yellow oil (45% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 393 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₄H₄₁O₄ (MH⁺): 393.3005. Found, 393.2977.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-(1-propene-3-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 2.52 g (6.42 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 1.22 g (6.42 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 1.76 g of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (79% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 349 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z):Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₇O₃ (MH⁺): 349.2743. Found, 349.2788.

Step III

(3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-(1-propene-3-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 500 mg (1.43 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 382 mg (2.15 mmol) carboxylic acid, 537 mg (3.58mmol) silver cyanide and 0.30 mL (2.15 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 452 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (61% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 515 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 515.3485. Found,515.3471.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-propene-3-yl)mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 452 mg (0.88 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) toafford 348 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (79% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 501 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₅N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 501.3328. Found,501.3314.

Step V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-propene-3-yl)mutilinhydrochloride

According to Step V of Example 2, 100 mg (0.20 mmol) of the compound ofStep IV was used in the reaction to afford 60.6 mg of the title compound(56% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 501 (MH⁺ for free form).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₅N₂O₅(MH⁺ for free form): 501.3328.

Found, 501.3312.

Example 5 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-12-phenylmethyl-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 2.00 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.81 mL (6.81 mmol) benzyl bromide and 13.6 mL(6.81 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford2.51 g of the title compound as a colorless oil (100% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 381 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₆H₃₇O₂ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 381.2794. Found,381.2817.

Step II (3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-phenylmethyl-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 2.51 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 1.08 g (5.67 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 1.55 g of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (69% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 399 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₆H₃₉O₃ (MH⁺): 399.2899. Found, 399.2900.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-phenylmethyl-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 500 mg (1.25 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 334 mg (1.88 mmol) carboxylic acid, 469 mg (3.13mmol) silver cyanide and 0.26 mL (1.88 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=10:1) to afford 362 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (51% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 565 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₄H₄₉N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 565.3641. Found,565.3646.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-phenylmethylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 362 mg (0.64 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 266 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (75% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 551 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₃H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 551.3485. Found,551.3499.

Step V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-phenylmethylmutilinhydrochloride

According to Step V of Example 2, 50.0 mg (90.8 mmol) of the compound ofStep IV was used in the reaction to afford 36.2 mg of the title compound(68% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 551 (MH⁺ for free form).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₃H₄₇N₂O₅(MH⁺ for free form): 551.3485.

Found, 551.3504.

Example 6 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-12-(1-propyne-3-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 2.00 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.51 mL (6.81 mmol) propargyl bromide and 13.6 mL(6.81 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford2.32 g of the title compound as a yellow oil (100% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 329 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₃O₂ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 329.2481. Found,329.2467.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-(1-propyne-3-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 2.32 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 1.08 g (5.67 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to afford 1.61 g of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (82% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 347 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₅O₃ (MH⁺): 347.2586. Found, 347.2600.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-(1-propyne-3-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 500 mg (1.44 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 384 mg (2.16 mmol) carboxylic acid, 540 mg (3.60mmol) silver cyanide and 0.30 mL (2.16 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then hexane:ethyl acetate=20:1) to afford 368 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (50% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 513 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₅N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 513.3328. Found,513.3285.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-propyne-3-yl)mutilin

According to Step 2 of Example 1, 368 mg (0.72 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) toafford 306 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (85% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 499 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₃N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 499.3172. Found,499.3192.

Step V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-propyne-3-yl)mutilinhydrochloride

According to Step V of Example 2, 100 mg (0.20 mmol) of the compound ofStep IV was used in the reaction to afford 74.3 mg of the title compound(69% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 499 (MH⁺ for free form).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₃N₂O₅(MH⁺ for free form): 499.3172.

Found, 499.3188.

Example 7 Step I(3R)-12-(2-propyne-3-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

3.82 g (34.0 mmol) potassium t-butoxide was added to a solution of 13.3g (34.0 mmol) of the compound of Step I of Example 6 in ice-cooledtetrahydrofuran (150 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 12 hoursas it was allowed to warm to room temperature. Subsequently, the mixturewas poured into diluted aqueous citric acid and the solvent was removedunder reduced pressure. The residue was then extracted with ethylacetate (100 mL×3). The organic layers were combined, washed withsaturated brine (50 mL) and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Thedried product was filtered and the solvent was removed. Purification ofthe resulting residue by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=8:1) afforded 13.2 g of the title compound as a yellow oil (99%yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 391 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₄H₃₉O₄ (MH⁺): 391.2848. Found, 391.2871.

Step II (3R)-12-(2-propyne-3-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 3.09 g (7.91 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 1.50 g (7.91 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 2.12 g of the titlecompound as a yellow oil (77% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 329 (MH⁺—H₂O).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₃O₂ (MH⁺—H₂O): 329.2481. Found,329.2477.

Step III(3R)-12-(2-propyne-3-yl)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 200 mg (0.58 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 154 mg (0.87 mmol) carboxylic acid, 217 mg (1.45mmol) silver cyanide and 0.12 mL (0.87 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 135 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (45% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 513 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₅N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 513.3328. Found,513.3358.

Step 1V12-(2-propyne-3-yl)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 100 mg (0.20 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. Purification of the resulting residueby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1)afforded 80.5 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (81%yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 499 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₃N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 499.3172. Found,499.3184.

Example 8 Step I(3R)-12-(2-butyne-4-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 5.00 g (14.2 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 1.49 mL (17.0 mmol) 1-bromo-2-butyne and 34.0 mL(17.0 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford5.74 g of the title compound as a yellow oil (100% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 343 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₅O₂ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 343.2637. Found,343.2639.

Step II (3R)-12-(2-butyne-4-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 5.74 g (14.2 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 2.70 g (14.2 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 4.05 g of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (79% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 343 (MH⁺—H₂O).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₅O₂ (MH⁺—H₂O): 343.2637. Found,343.2617.

Step III(3R)-12-(2-butyne-4-yl)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 500 mg (1.39 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 371 mg (2.09 mmol) carboxylic acid, 522 mg (3.48mmol) silver cyanide and 0.29 mL (2.09 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 354 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (48% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 527 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 527.3485. Found,527.3498.

Step 1V12-(2-butyne-4-yl)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenylmutilin

Using Step II of Example 1, 354 mg (0.67 mmol) of the compound of StepIII was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 284 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (83% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 513 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₅N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 513.3328. Found,513.3305.

Step V12-(2-butyne-4-yl)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenylmutilinhydrochloride

According to Step V of Example 2, 100 mg (0.20 mmol) of the compound ofStep IV was used in the reaction to afford 84.0 mg of the title compound(76% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 513 (MH⁺ for free form).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₅N₂O₅(MH⁺ for free form): 513.3328.

Found, 513.3350.

Example 9 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-12-(3-pentyne-5-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 5.00 g (14.2 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 1.74 mL (17.0 mmol) 1-bromo-2-pentyne and 34.0 mL(17.0 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction to afford 5.94 g crude product ofthe title compound as a yellow oil (100% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 357 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z):Calcd. for C₂₄H₃₇O₂ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 357.2794. Found,357.2802.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-(3-pentyne-5-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 5.94 g (14.2 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 2.70 g (14.2 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 3.99 g of the titlecompound as a pale yellow powder (75% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 357 (MH⁺—H₂O).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₄H₃₇O₂ (MH⁺—H₂O): 357.2794. Found,357.2774.

Step III

(3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-(3-pentyne-5-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 500 mg (1.33 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 355 mg (2.00 mmol) carboxylic acid, 499 mg (3.33mmol) silver cyanide and 0.28 mL (2.00 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 300 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (42% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 541 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₂H₄₉N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 541.3641. Found,541.3653.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(3-pentyne-5-yl)mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 300 mg (0.55 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 105 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (36% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 527 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 527.3485. Found,527.3498.

Example 10 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoroethane-2-yl)-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 5.00 g (14.2 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 2.16 g (17.0 mmol) 1-bromo-2-fluoroethane and 34.0mL (17.0 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford5.29 g of the title compound as a pale yellow oil (94% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 399 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₄₀FO₄ (MH⁺): 399.2911. Found, 399.2916.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoroethane-2-yl)-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 5.29 g (13.3 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 2.52 g (13.3 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1, followed by hexane:ethylacetate=2:1) to afford 4.07 g of the title compound as a colorlesspowder (86% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 355 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₁H₃₆FO₃ (MH⁺): 355.2648. Found, 355.2672.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoroethane-2-yl)-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 500 mg (1.41 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 377 mg (2.12 mmol) carboxylic acid, 529 mg (3.53mmol) silver cyanide and 0.30 mL (2.12 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 490 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (67% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 521 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₆FN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 521.3391. Found,521.3430.

Step IV14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoroethane-2-yl)mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 2,000 mg (3.84 mmol) of the compoundof Step III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, methylenechloride:methanol:25%aqueous ammonia=70:10:1) to afford 558 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (29% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 507 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₈H₄₄FN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 507.3234. Found,507.3231.

Example 11 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-12-(1,1,1-trifluoroethane-2-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 600 mg (1.70 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 201 μL (2.04 mmol) trifluoroethyl iodide and 4.08mL (2.04 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=10:1) toafford 563 mg of he title compound as a colorless oil (78% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 391 (MH⁺—MeOH).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₁H₃₄F₃O₃ (MH⁺—MeOH): 391.2460. Found,391.2459.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-(1,1,1-trifluoroethane-2-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 563 mg (1.33 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 253 mg (1.33 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 396 mg of the titlecompound as a yellow powder (79% yield).

MS (CI) (m/z): 391 (MH⁺).

HRMS (CI) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₁H₃₄F₃O₃ (MH⁺): 391.2460. Found, 391.2479.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-(1,1,1-trifluoroethane-2-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 250 mg (0.64 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 170 mg (0.96 mmol) carboxylic acid, 240 mg (1.60mmol) silver cyanide and 130 μL (0.96 mmol) triethylamine. The resultingresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethylacetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 129 mg of thetitle compound as a colorless powder (36% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 557 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₄F₃N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 557.3202. Found,557.3179.

Step IV14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1,1,1-trifluoroethane-2-yl)mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 129 mg (0.23 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 26.2 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (21% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 543 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₈H₄₂F₃N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 543.3046. Found,543.3048.

Example 12 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-12-[(2-methyl)ethane-2-yl]-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 2.00 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.68 mL (6.81 mmol) 2-iodopropane and 13.6 mL (6.81mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluene solution)were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=8:1) to afford 1.87 g ofthe title compound as a brown powder (84% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 333 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₇O₂ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 333.2794. Found,333.2802.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-[(2-methyl)ethane-2-yl]-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 1.87 g (4.74 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 0.90 g (4.74 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 1.38 g of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (83% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 351 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z):Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₉O₃ (MH⁺): 351.2899. Found, 351.2933.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-[(2-methyl)ethane-2-yl]-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 300 mg (0.86 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 229 mg (1.29 mmol) of carboxylic acid, 322 mg(2.15 mmol) silver cyanide and 0.18 mL (1.29 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 248 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (56% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 517 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₉N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 517.3641. Found,517.3645.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[(2-methyl)ethane-2-yl]mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 248 mg (0.48 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 153 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (63% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 503 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 503.3485. Found,503.3467.

Example 13 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-fluoromethyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 5.00 g (14.2 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 1.67 mL (17.0 mmol) methyl bromoacetate and 34.0 mL(17.0 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to give3.93 g of(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-acetoxymethyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilinas a colorless oil (65% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 363 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₅O₄ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 363.2535. Found,363.2552.

To 2.00 g (4.71 mmol) of this compound, methanol and 1.30 g (9.42 mmol)of potassium carbonate were sequentially added and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Subsequently, the reactionmixture was filtered through Celite. The residue was then washed withethyl acetate and the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure.Diluted aqueous citric acid was added to the residue and the mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate (10 mL×3). The organic layers were combinedand were washed with saturated brine (10 mL), followed by filtration anddrying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate to remove the solvent.Purification of the resulting residue by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1, followed by hexane:ethylacetate=1:2) gave 1.13 g of(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-hydroxymethyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilinas a colorless powder (63% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 383 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₉O₅ (MH⁺): 383.2797. Found, 383.2824.

1.13 g (2.95 mmol) of this compound was dissolved in toluene. Thesolution was chilled on ice and 1.33 mL (8.86 mmol)1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]unde-7-cene and 1.22 mL (4.43 mmol)perfluorooctanesulfonyl fluoride were sequentially added dropwise in anargon atmosphere. The mixture was then stirred for 15 hours as it wasallowed to warm to room temperature. Subsequently, diluted aqueouscitric acid was added and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate(10 mL×3). The organic layers were combined and were washed withsaturated brine (10 mL), followed by filtration and drying overanhydrous magnesium sulfate to remove the solvent. Purification of theresulting residue by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=8:1) afforded 1.00 g of the title compound as a yellow powder(88% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 323 (MH⁺—H₂O).

Rf=0.41 (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1).

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-fluoromethyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 1.00 g (2.60 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 0.49 g (2.60 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1, followed by hexane:ethylacetate=2:1) to afford 526 mg of the title compound as a colorless oil(59% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 341 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₀H₃₄FO₃ (MH⁺): 341.2492. Found, 341.2502.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-fluoromethyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 357 mg (1.05 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 281 mg (1.58 mmol) carboxylic acid, 394 mg (2.63mmol) silver cyanide and 0.22 mL (1.58 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1, ethyl acetate alone, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 283 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (53% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 507 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₈H₄₄FN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 507.3234. Found,507.3255.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-fluoromethylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 262 mg (0.52 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 190 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (74% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 493 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₇H₄₂FN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 493.3078. Found,493.3079.

Step V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-fluoromethylmutilinhydrochloride

According to Step V of Example 2, 70.0 mg (0.14 mmol) of the compound ofStep IV was used in the reaction to afford 53.8 mg of the title compound(73% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 493 (MH⁺ for free form).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₇H₄₂FN₂O₅(MH⁺ for free form):493.3078.

Found, 493.3071.

Example 14 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-12-(4-pyridyl)methyl-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 2.00 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 1.01 g (6.81 mmol) 4-chloromethylpyridinehydrochloride and 13.6 mL (6.81 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide(0.5 mol/L toluene solution) were used in the reaction. The resultingresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=4:1, followed by hexane:ethyl acetate=1:4, followed by ethylacetate) to afford 2.06 g of the title compound as a brown powder (82%yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 444 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₇H₄₂NO₄ (MH⁺): 444.3114. Found, 444.3122.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-(4-pyridyl)methyl-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 2.06 g (4.64 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 1.77 g (9.29 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=10:1) toafford 1.32 g of the title compound as a colorless powder (71% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 400 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₅H₃₈NO₃ (MH⁺): 400.2852. Found, 400.2872.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-(4-pyridyl)methyl-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 300 mg (0.75 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 201 mg (1.13 mmol) carboxylic acid, 282 mg (1.88mmol) silver cyanide and 0.16 mL (1.13 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 228 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (54% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 566 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₃H₄₈N₃O₅ (MH⁺): 566.3594. Found,566.3592.

Step IV14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(4-pyridyl)methylmutilinhydrochloride

According to Step II of Example 1, 228 mg (0.40 mmol) of the compound ofStep III were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to give 171 mg of14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(4-pyridyl)methylmutilinas a colorless powder (77% yield). 171 mg of this product was treatedwith 4 mol/L hydrogen chloride-dioxane to afford 147 mg of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (76% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 552 (MH⁺ for free form)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₂H₄₆N₃O₅(MH⁺ for free form): 552.3437.

Found, 552.3405.

Example 15 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-12-[2-propene-3-yl]-4-epimutilin

1.30 g Lindlar catalyst (10% by weight) was added to 13.2 g (33.8 mmol)of the compound of Step I of Example 7 in toluene (250 mL). The mixturewas subjected to catalytic reduction at room temperature under 98.1 KPafor 5 hours. Subsequently, the reaction mixture was filtered throughCelite and the residue was washed with ethyl acetate. The filtrates werecombined and evaporated under reduced pressure to afford 13.3 g of thetitle compound as a colorless oil (100% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 393 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₄H₄₁O₄ (MH⁺): 393.3005. Found, 393.3010.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-[2-propene-3-yl]-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 13.3 g (33.9 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 6.44 g (33.9 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 10.1 g of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (86% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 331 (MH⁺—H₂O).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₅O₂ (MH⁺—H₂O): 331.2637. Found,331.2645.

Step III14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-12-[2-propene-3-yl]-4-epimutilinand14-{(3S,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-12-[2-propene-3-yl]-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 30.0 g (86.1 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 22.9 g (129 mmol) carboxylic acid, 32.3 g (215mmol) silver cyanide and 18.0 mL (129 mmol) triethylamine. The resultingresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,hexane:ethyl acetate=1:5, and then ethyl acetate:methnol=5:1) to afford18.1 g of the title compound as a colorless powder (41% yield), alongwith 593 mg of its epi-form14-{(3S,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-O-methoxymethyl-1′-oxo-12-[2-propene-3-yl]-4-epimutilin(1% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 515 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 515.3485. Found,515.3505.

14-{(3S,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-12-[2-propene-3-yl]-4-epimutilin

MS (FAB) (m/z): 515 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 515.3485. Found,515.3487.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[2-propene-3-yl]mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 724 mg (1.41 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=10:1) to afford 575 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (82% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 501 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₅N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 501.3328. Found,501.3314.

Step V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[2-propene-3-yl]mutilinhydrochloride

According to Step V of Example 2, 200 mg (0.40 mmol) of the compound ofStep IV was used in the reaction to afford 187 mg of the title compound(87% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 501 (MH⁺ for free form).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₅N₂O₅(MH⁺ for free form): 501.3328.

Found, 501.3324.

Example 16 Step I14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-N-methyl-11-oxy-12-[2-propene-3-yl]-4epimutilin

According to Step II of Example 14, 100 mg (0.19 mmol) of the compoundof Step III of Example 18, 11.6 mg (0.29 mmol) sodium hydride (60% oil)and 18.1 μL (0.29 mmol) methyl iodide were used in the reaction. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate) to afford 38.4 mg of the title compound as a pale yellowoil (37% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 529 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₄₉N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 529.3641. Found,529.3624.

Step II14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-N-methyl-12-[2-propene-3-yl]mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 31.2 mg (59.0 μmol) of the compoundof Step I was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate) to afford 12.2mg of the title compound as a yellow oil (39% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 510 (MH⁺-5).

Rf=0.16 (ethyl acetate:methanol=1:1)

Example 17 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-12-propyl-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 2.00 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.66 mL (6.81 mmol) 1-iodopropane and 13.6 mL (6.81mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluene solution)were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 2.19 g ofthe title compound as a brown oil (98% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 395 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₄H₄₃O₄ (MH⁺): 395.3161. Found, 395.3164.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-propyl-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 2.19 g (5.55 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 1.06 g (5.55 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 1.36 g of the titlecompound as a yellow powder (70% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 351 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₉O₃ (MH⁺): 351.2899. Found, 351.2913.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-propyl-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 500 mg (1.43 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 382 mg (2.15 mmol) carboxylic acid, 537 mg (3.58mmol) silver cyanide and 0.30 mL (2.15 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 403 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (55% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 517 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₉N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 517.3641. Found,517.3601.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-propylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 367 mg (0.71 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 312 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (87% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 503 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 503.3485. Found,503.3481.

Step V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-propylmutilinhydrochloride

According to Step V of Example 2, 120 mg (0.24 mmol) of the compound ofStep IV was used in the reaction to afford 117 mg of the title compound(90% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 503 (MH⁺ for free form).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₇N₂O₅(MH⁺ for free form): 503.3485.

Found, 503.3481.

Example 18 Step I(3R)-12-butyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 2.00 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.77 mL (6.81 mmol) 1-iodobutane and 13.6 mL (6.81mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluene solution)were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 1.96 g ofthe title compound as a brown oil (85% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 409 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₅H₄₅O₄ (MH⁺): 409.3318. Found, 409.3304.

Step II(3R)-12-butyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 1.96 g (4.80 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 0.91 g (4.80 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 1.19 g of the titlecompound as a brown oil (68% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 365 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₄₁O₃ (MH⁺): 365.3056. Found, 365.3070.

Step III(3R)-12-butyl-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 500 mg (1.37 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 366 mg (2.06 mmol) carboxylic acid, 514 mg (3.43mmol) silver cyanide and 0.29 mL (2.06 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 216 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (23% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 531 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₅₁N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 531.3798. Found,531.3765.

Step 1V 12-butyl-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 199 mg (0.29 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=10:1) to afford 80.2 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (53% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 517 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₉N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 517.3641. Found,517.3608.

Example 19 Step I

(3R)-12-(1-chloropropane-3-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 3.00 g (8.51 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 1.01 mL (10.2 mmol) 1-bromo-3-chloropropane and20.4 mL (10.2 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/Ltoluene solution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1)to afford 2.68 g of the title compound as a colorless oil (73% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 367 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₆ClO₂ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 367.2404.

Found, 367.2440.

Step II(3R)-12-(1-chloropropane-3-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 2.68 g (6.25 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 1.19 g (6.25 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1, followed by hexane:ethylacetate=2:1) to afford 1.19 g of the title compound as a colorlesspowder (79% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 367 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₆ClO₃ (MH⁺): 367.2404. Found,367.2397.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(1-chloropropane-3-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 600 mg (1.56 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 416 mg (2.34 mmol) carboxylic acid, 581 mg (3.90mmol) silver cyanide and 0.33 mL (2.34 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 76.6 mgof the title compound as a colorless powder (9% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 551 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₈ClN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 551.3252. Found,551.3203.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(1-chloropropane-3-yl)-12-desethenylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 76.6 mg (0.14 mmol) of the compoundof Step III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=10:1) to afford 43.5 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (58% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 537 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₆ClN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 537.3095. Found,537.3120.

Example 20 Step I(3R)-12-[(E)-2-butene-4-yl]-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 3.00 g (8.51 mmol) of the referenceExample 3, 1.00 mL (10.2 mmol) crotyl chloride and 20.4 mL (10.2 mmol)potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluene solution) wereused in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 2.96 g of thetitle compound as a colorless powder (86% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 345 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₇O₂ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 345.2794. Found,345.2814.

Step II (3R)-12-[(E)-2-butene-4-yl]-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 2.96 g (7.28 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 1.38 g (7.28 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 2.28 g of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (81% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 345 (MH⁺—H₂O).

HRMS (FAB (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₇O₂ (MH⁺—H₂O): 345.2794. Found,345.2814.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-[(E)-2-butene-4-yl]-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 500 mg (1.38 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 368 mg (2.07 mmol) carboxylic acid, 517 mg (3.45mmol) silver cyanide and 0.29 mL (2.07 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(ethyl acetate, followed by ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 150mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (21% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 529 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₄₉N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 529.3641. Found,529.3658.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-[(E)-2-butene-4-yl]-12-desethenylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 136 mg (0.26 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=10:1) to afford 122 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (91% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 515 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 515.3485. Found,515.3511.

Example 21 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-12-[(2-methyl)propane-3-yl]-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 1.00 g (2.84 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.37 mL (3.40 mmol 1-bromo-2-methylpropane and 6.81mL (3.40 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford926 mg of the title compound as a colorless oil (80% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 409 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z):Calcd. for C₂₅H₄₅O₄ (MH⁺): 409.3274. Found, 409.3313.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-[(2-methyl)propane-3-yl]-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 926 mg (2.27 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 0.43 g (2.27 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 636 mg of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (77% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 365 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₄₁O₃ (MH⁺): 365.3056. Found, 365.3065.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-[(2-methyl)propane-3-yl]-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 300 mg (0.82 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 218 mg (1.23 mmol) carboxylic acid, 307 mg (2.05mmol) silver cyanide and 0.17 mL (1.23 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 143 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (33% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 531 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₅₁N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 531.3798. Found,531.3802.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[(2-methyl)propane-3-yl]mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 121 mg (0.23 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) toafford 97.3 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (82% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 517 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₉N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 517.3641. Found,517.3660.

Example 22 Step I(3R)-12-cyclohexyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 1.00 g (2.84 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.52 mL (4.26 mmol) cyclohexyl bromide and 6.81 mL(3.40 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford436 mg of the title compound as a colorless oil (35% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 435 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₇H₄₇O₄ (MH⁺): 435.3474. Found, 435.3469.

Step II(3R)-12-cyclohexyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 436 mg (1.00 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 191 mg (1.00 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 266 mg of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (68% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 391 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z):Calcd. for C₂₅H₄₃O₃ (MH⁺): 391.3212. Found, 391.3214.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-cyclohexyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 200 mg (0.51 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 137 mg (0.77 mmol) carboxylic acid, 192 mg (1.28mmol) silver cyanide and 0.11 mL (0.77 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 162 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (57% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 557 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₃H₅₃N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 557.3954. Found,557.3974.

Step IV14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-cyclohexyl-12-desethenylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 127 mg (0.23 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 76.7 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (64% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 543 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₂H₅₁N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 543.3798. Found,543.3844.

Example 23 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-(1-methoxyethane-2-yl)-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step II of Example 14, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 0.95 g (2.40 mmol)(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-hydroxyethane-2-yl)-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin,0.14 g (3.59 mmol) sodium hydride (60% oil) and 0.45 mL (7.19 mmol)methyl iodide. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 0.98 g of the titlecompound as a colorless oil (100% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 349 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z):Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₇O₃ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 349.2743. Found,349.2737.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-(1-methoxyethane-2-yl)-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 0.98 g (2.40 mmol) and 0.46 g (2.40mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in the reaction. The resultingresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=4:1, followed by hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1) to afford 633 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless oil (72% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 349 (MH⁺—H₂O).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₇O₃ (MH⁺—H₂O): 349.2743. Found,349.2737.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-(1-methoxyethane-2-yl)-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 300 mg (0.82 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 218 mg (1.23 mmol) carboxylic acid, 307 mg (2.05mmol) silver cyanide and 0.17 mL (1.23 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 166 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (38% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 533 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₉N₂O₆ (MH⁺): 533.3591. Found,533.3580.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-methoxyethane-2-yl)mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 145 mg (0.27 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 126 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (90% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 519 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₇N₂O₆ (MH⁺): 519.3434. Found,519.3458.

Example 24 Step I(3R)-12-(1-chloropropene-3-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 1.00 g (2.84 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.35 mL (3.40 mmol) 1,3-dichloro-1-propene and 6.81mL (3.40 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford1.00 g of the title compound as a yellow oil (83% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 427 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₄H₄₀ClO₄ (MH⁺): 427.2615. Found,427.2598.

Step II(3R)-12-(1-chloropropene-3-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 1.00 g (2.34 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 0.45 g (2.34 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 593 mg of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (66% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 383 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₆ClO₃ (MH⁺): 383.2353. Found,383.2326.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(1-chloropropene-3-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 300 mg (0.78 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 208 mg (1.17 mmol) carboxylic acid, 292 mg (1.95mmol) silver cyanide and 0.16 mL (1.17 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 184 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (43% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 549 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₆ClN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 549.3095. Found,549.3054.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(1-chloropropene-3-yl)-12-desethenylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 151 mg (0.27 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 128 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (89% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 535 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₄ClN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 535.2939. Found,535.2918.

Example 25 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-ethoxymethyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 2.00 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.63 mL (6.81 mmol) chloromethyl ethyl ether and13.6 mL (6.81 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/Ltoluene solution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=5:1)to afford 2.44 g of the title compound as a colorless oil (96% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 349 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₇O₃ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 349.2743. Found,349.2767.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-ethoxymethyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 2.24 g (5.46 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 1.04 g (5.46 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to afford 1.70 g of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (85% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 349 (MH⁺—H₂O).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₇O₃ (MH⁺—H₂O): 349.2743. Found,349.2747.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-ethoxymethyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 300 mg (0.82 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 218 mg (1.23 mmol) carboxylic acid, 307 mg (2.05mmol) silver cyanide and 0.17 mL (1.23 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 256 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (59% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 533 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₉N₂O₆ (MH⁺): 533.3591. Found,533.3622.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-ethoxymethylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 200 mg (0.38 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 156 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (79% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 519 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₇N₂O₆ (MH⁺): 519.3434. Found,519.3475.

Example 26 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoropropene-3-yl)-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 1.42 g (4.02 mmol) of the compound of Reference Example 3,912 mg (9.65 mmol) of 3-chloro-1-fluoro-1-propene prepared by a processdescribed in literature (Tetrahedron Lett. 1988, 29, 53-56.) and 9.65 mL(4.83 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution). The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=10:1) to afford 846 mg of the titlecompound as a colorless oil (51% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 349 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₄FO₂ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 349.2543. Found,349.2574.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoropropene-3-yl)-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 846 mg (2.06 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 392 mg (2.06 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to afford 544 mg of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (72% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 367 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₆FO₃ (MH⁺): 367.2648. Found, 367.2664.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoropropene-3-yl)-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 300 mg (0.82 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 218 mg (1.23 mmol) carboxylic acid, 307 mg (2.05mmol) silver cyanide and 0.17 mL (1.23 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=25:1) to afford 183 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (42% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 533 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₆FN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 533.3391. Found,533.3375.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoropropene-3-yl)mutilin

According Step II of Example 1, 170 mg (0.32 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) toafford 110 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (66% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 519 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₄FN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 519.3234. Found,519.3212.

Example 27 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoropropane-3-yl)-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 2.00 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound of Reference Example 3,1.84 g (6.81 mmol) 3-bromo-1-propanol-O-benzoate prepared from3-bromo-1-propanol and benzoyl chloride, and 13.6 mL (6.81 mmol)potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluene solution). Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to give 2.92 g of(3R)-12-[(1-benzoyloxy)propane-3-yl]-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilinas a colorless oil (100% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 453 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₁O₄ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 453.3005. Found,453.2982.

According to Reference Example 3, 2.00 g (3.89 mmol) of this product wasreacted with 1.07 g (7.77 mmol) potassium carbonate. The resultingresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(hexane:ethylacetate=1:1, followed byhexane:ethyl acetate=1:4) to give1.20 g of(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-hydroxypropane-3-yl)-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilinas a colorless oil (75% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 349 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₇O₃ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃):349.2743. Found,349.2773.

According to Step I of Example 13, 1.20 g (2.92 mmol) of this compoundwas reacted with 1.21 mL (4.38 mmol) perfluorooctanesulfonyl fluoride.The resulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(hexane:ethyl acetate=10:1, followed by hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) toafford 142 mg of the title compound as a colorless oil (12% yield).

MS (EI) (m/z): 412 (M⁺).

HRMS (EI) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₄H₄₁FO₄ (M⁺): 412.2989. Found, 412.2991.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoropropane-3-yl)-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 142 mg (0.34 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 65.5 mg (0.34 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to afford 41.8 mg of the titlecompound as a yellow oil (33% yield).

MS (EI) (m/z): 368 (M⁺).

HRMS (EI) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₇FO₃(M⁺): 368.2727. Found, 368.2727.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoropropane-3-yl)-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 41.8 mg (0.11 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 30.2 mg (0.17 mmol) carboxylic acid, 42.0 mg(0.28 mmol) silver cyanide and 23.7 μL (0.17 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 20.7 mgof the title compound as a colorless powder (35% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 535 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₈FN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 535.3547. Found,535.3570.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoropropane-3-yl)mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 20.7 mg (38.7 μmol) of the compoundof Step III is used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 19.3 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (96% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 521 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₆FN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 521.3391. Found,521.3381.

Example 28 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-[1-fluoro-1-(phenylsulfinyl)ethane-2-yl]-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 1.95 g (5.53 mmol) of the compound of Reference Example 3,1.13 g (6.64 mmol) 1-fluoro-1-(phenylsulfinyl)ethene prepared by aprocess described in literature (J. Fluoro. Chem. 2002, 99.) and 13.3 mL(6.64 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution). The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to afford 2.37 g of the titlecompound as a yellow oil (82% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 461 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₇H₃₈FO₃S (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 461.2526.

Found, 461.2568.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-fluoroethene-2-yl)-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

A solution of 2.37 g (4.53 mmol) of the compound of Step I in toluene(30 mL) was stirred for about 3 hours while heated to 150° C. Aftercooling, the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure and theresulting residue was purified by column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=10:1) to afford 1.13 g of a mixture of E- and Z-forms of thetitle compound as a colorless oil (63% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 397 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₈FO₄ (MH⁺): 397.2754. Found, 397.2726.

Step III(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-[(E)-1-fluoroethene-2-yl]-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilinand(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-[(Z)-1-fluoroethene-2-yl]-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 1.13 g (2.85 mmol) of the compound ofStep II and 542 mg (2.85 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to afford 612 mg of the formertitle compound as a colorless powder (61% yield) and 162 mg of thelatter title compound as a colorless powder (16% yield).

E-form:

MS (FAB) (m/z): 335 (MH⁺—H₂O).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₁H₃₂FO₂ (MH⁺—H₂O): 335.2386. Found,335.2349.

Z-form:

MS (FAB) (m/z): 335 (MH⁺—H₂O).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₁H₃₂FO₂ (MH⁺—H₂O): 335.2386. Found,335.2374.

Step IV (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-[(E)-1-fluoroethene-2-yl]-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 500 mg (1.42 mmol) of the (E)-isomer, an acid chlorideprepared from 378 mg (2.13 mmol) carboxylic acid, 532 mg (3.55 mmol)silver cyanide and 0.30 mL (2.13 mmol) triethylamine. The resultingresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethylacetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 276 mg of thetitle compound as a colorless powder (37% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 519 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₄FN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 519.3234. Found,519.3226.

Step V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[(E)-1-fluoroethene-2-yl]mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 252 mg (0.49 mmol) of the compound ofStep IV was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 214 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (87% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 505 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₈H₄₂FN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 505.3078. Found,505.3101.

Example 29 Step I(3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-[(Z)-1-fluoroethene-2-yl]-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 150 mg (0.43 mmol) of the (Z)-isomer obtained in Step IIIof Example 35, an acid chloride prepared from 115 mg (0.65 mmol)carboxylic acid, 162 mg (1.08 mmol) silver cyanide and 91.0 μL (0.65mmol) triethylamine. The resulting residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 78.8 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (35% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 519.5 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₄FN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 519.3234. Found,519.3203.

Step II14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[(Z)-1-fluoroethene-2-yl]mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 69.9 mg (0.13 mmol) of the compoundof Step I was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 56.6 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (86% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 505 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₈H₄₂FN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 505.3078. Found,505.3095.

Example 30 Step I(3R)-12-cyclopentyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 2.00 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.73 mL (6.81 mmol) cyclopentyl bromide and 13.6 mL(6.81 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=8:1) to afford767 mg of the title compound as a colorless oil (32% yield).

MS (EI) (m/z): 420 (M⁺).

HRMS (EI) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₆H₄₄O₄(M⁺): 420.3240. Found, 420.3233.

Step II(3R)-12-cyclopentyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 767 mg (1.82 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 347 mg (1.82 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was filtered by hexane-ethyl acetate toafford 554 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (81% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 377 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₄H₄₁O₃ (MH⁺): 377.3056. Found, 377.3063.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-cyclopentyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 300 mg (0.80 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 213 mg (1.20 mmol) carboxylic acid, 300 mg (2.00mmol) silver cyanide and 0.17 mL (1.20 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 131 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (30% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 543 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₂H₅₁N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 543.3798. Found,543.3815.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-cyclopentyl-12-desethenylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 117 mg (0.22 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 60.4 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (52% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 529 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₄₉N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 529.3641. Found,529.3680.

Example 31 Step I(3R)-12-(2-cyclohexene-1-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 2.00 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.79 mL (6.81 mmol) 1-bromo-2-cyclohexene and 13.6mL (6.81 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=8:1) to afford2.14 g of the title compound as a colorless oil (87% yield).

MS (EI) (m/z): 432 (M⁺)

HRMS (EI) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₇H₄₄O₄ (MH⁺): 432.3240. Found, 432.3206.

Step II(3R)-12-(2-cyclohexene-1-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 2.14 g (4.95 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 941 mg (4.95 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was filtered by hexane-ethyl acetate toafford 1.05 g of the title compound as a colorless powder (55% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 389 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₅H₄₁O₃ (MH⁺): 389.3056. Found, 389.3067.

Step III(3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(2-cyclohexene-1-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 300 mg (0.77 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 206 mg (1.16 mmol) carboxylic acid, 289 mg (1.93mmol) silver cyanide and 0.16 mL (1.16 mmol) triethylamine were used inthe reaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1)to afford 134 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (32%yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 555 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₃H₅₁N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 555.3798. Found,555.3823.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(2-cyclohexene-1-yl)-12-desethenylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 126 mg (0.23 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 72.8 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (59% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 541 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₂H₄₉N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 541.3641. Found,541.3660.

Example 32 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-12-(3-methyl-1-propene-3-yl)-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 1.50 g (4.26 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.51 mL (5.11 mmol) 2-chloro-3-butene and 10.2 mL(5.11 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=8:1) to afford1.23 g of the title compound as a colorless oil (71% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 407 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₅H₄₃O₄ (MH⁺): 407.3161. Found, 407.3160.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-(3-methyl-1-propene-3-yl)-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 1.23 g (3.03 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 575 mg (3.03 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 822 mg of the titlecompound (1:1 mixture of diastereomers) as a colorless powder (81%yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 363 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₉O₃ (MH⁺): 363.2899. Found, 363.2876.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-(3-methyl-1-propene-3-yl)-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 300 mg (0.83 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 222 mg (1.25 mmol) carboxylic acid, 312 mg (2.08mmol) silver cyanide and 0.17 mL (1.25 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 154 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (32% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 529 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₄₉N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 529.3641. Found,529.3628.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(3-methyl-1-propene-3-yl)mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 138 mg (0.26 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue. was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 103 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (77% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 515 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 515.3485. Found,515.3513.

Example 33 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-12-(3-methyl-1-propyne-3-yl)-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 1.00 g (2.84 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.31 mL (3.40 mmol) 3-chloro-1-butene and 6.81 mL(3.40 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/L toluenesolution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=10:1) toafford 538 mg of the title compound as a yellow oil (47% yield).

MS (EI) (m/z): 404 (M⁺).

HRMS (EI) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₅H₄₀O₄(M⁺): 404.2927. Found, 404.2925.

Step II(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-(3-methyl-1-propyne-3-yl)-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 538 mg (1.33 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 253 mg (1.33 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to give 126 mg of one type ofthe title compound with relatively low polarity (26% yield) and 107 mgof another type of the title compound with relatively high polarity (81%yield), each as a colorless powder.

Low polarity title compound:

MS (FAB) (m/z): 361 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₇O₃ (MH⁺): 361.2743. Found, 361.2760.

High polarity title compound:

MS (FAB) (m/z): 361 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₇O₃ (MH⁺): 361.2743. Found, 361.2720.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-(3-methyl-1-propyne-3-yl)-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 126 mg (0.35 mmol) of the low polarity compound obtainedin Step II, an acid chloride prepared from 94.1 mg (0.53 mmol)carboxylic acid, 132 mg (0.88 mmol) silver cyanide and 73.9 μL (0.53mmol) triethylamine. The resulting residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 44.2 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (24% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 527 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 527.3485. Found,527.3470.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(3-methyl-1-propyne-3-yl)mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 40.1 mg (76.1 μmol) of the compoundof Step III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 22.6 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (58% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 513 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₅N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 513.3328. Found,513.3318.

Example 34 Step I(3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-12-(3-methyl-1-propyne-3-yl)-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 107 mg (0.30 mmol) of the high polarity compound obtainedin Step II of Example 33, an acid chloride prepared from 79.9 mg (0.45mmol) carboxylic acid, 112 mg (0.75 mmol) silver cyanide and 62.7 μL(0.45 mmol) triethylamine. The resulting residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 31.7 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (20% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 527 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 527.3485. Found,527.3497.

Step II14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(3-methyl-1-propyne-3-yl)mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 27.7 mg (52.6 μmol) of the compoundof Step I was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) toafford 16.4 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (61% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 513 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₅N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 513.3328. Found,513.3358.

Example 35 Step I(3R)-12-cyclopropylmethyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 2, 2.00 g (5.67 mmol) of the compound ofReference Example 3, 0.66 mL (6.80 mmol) cyclopropylmethyl bromide and13.6 mL (6.80 mmol) potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (0.5 mol/Ltoluene solution) were used in the reaction. The resulting residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=8:1)to afford 2.17 g of the title compound as a colorless oil (94% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 407 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₅H₄₃O₄ (MH⁺): 407.3161. Found, 407.3114.

Step II(3R)-12-cyclopropylmethyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 2.00 g (4.92 mmol) of the compound ofStep I and 936 mg (4.92 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=8:1) to afford 1.55 g of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (87% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 345 (MH⁺—H₂O).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₇O₂ (MH⁺—H₂O): 345.2794. Found,345.2794.

Step III (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-cyclopropylmethyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 300 mg (0.83 mmol) of the compound of Step II, an acidchloride prepared from 222 mg (1.25 mmol) carboxylic acid, 312 mg (2.08mmol) silver cyanide and 0.17 mL (1.25 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=15:1) to afford 153 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (35% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 529 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₄₉N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 529.3641. Found,529.3605.

Example 36 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-formylmethyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

0.22 g (0.63 mmol) tetrapropylammonium perruthenate (VII), 2.22 g (18.9mmol) 4-methylmorpholine-N-oxide and 6.30 g molecular sieves 4A wereadded to a solution of 5.00 g (12.6 mmol)(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-hydroxyethane-2-yl)-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilinin methylene chloride (25 mL). The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 1.5 hours. Subsequently, the reaction mixture wasfiltered through Celite and the residue was washed with ethyl acetate.The filtrate was evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was thendiluted with ethyl acetate (150 mL) and was washed sequentially with a10% aqueous Na₂S₂O₃ solution and saturated brine. The organic layer wasdried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. Theresulting residue was purified by column chromatography and silica gelcolumn chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 3.20 g of thetitle compound as a colorless powder (64% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 395 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₉O₅ (MH⁺): 395.2797. Found, 395.2797.

Step II (3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-12-(1,1,1-trifluoro-2-propene-3-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to a process described in literature (J. Org. Chem. 2002, 67,7162-7164.), 0.45 mL (3.04 mmol) trifluoromethyltrimethylsilane and acatalytic amount of TBAF (1 mol/L tetrahydrofuran solution) weresequentially added to a solution of 1.00 g (2.53 mmol) of the compoundof Step I in tetrahydrofuran (20 mL), at 0° C. in an argon atmosphere.The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature and thereaction was allowed to proceed for 36 hours. Subsequently, a saturatedaqueous ammonium chloride solution and 7.60 mL (7.60 mmol) TBAF (1 mol/Ltetrahydrofuran solution) were sequentially added and the mixture wasstirred for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was then poured into dilutedaqueous citric acid. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressureand the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (20 mL×3). The organiclayers were combined, washed with saturated brine (20 mL) and dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate. The dried product was filtered and thesolvent was removed. The resulting residue was purified by columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to give 1.07 g of a yellow oil(91% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 465 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₄H₄₀F₃O₅ (MH⁺): 465.2828. Found,465.2852.

1.07 g (2.30 mmol) of this compound was dissolved in methylene chloride(30 mL). To this solution, 0.96 mL (6.91 mmol) triethylamine and 0.27 mL(3.45 mmol) methanesulfonylchloride were sequentially added dropwise at0° C. in an argon atmosphere. The mixture was allowed to warm to roomtemperature and the reaction was allowed to proceed for 60 hours. Thereaction mixture was then poured into diluted aqueous citric acid. Thesolvent was evaporated under reduced pressure and the residue wasextracted with ethyl acetate (10 mL×3). The organic layers werecombined, washed with saturated brine (10 mL) and dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate. The dried product was filtered and the solvent wasremoved. The resulting residue was purified by column chromatography(hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to give 1.18 g of a colorless oil (94%yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 543 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₅H₄₂F₃O₇S (MH⁺): 543.2603. Found,543.2644.

To 1.18 g (2.17 mmol) of this compound, 1.03 mL (6.91 mmol)1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]unde-7-cene was added at room temperature and thereaction was allowed to proceed for 10 hours at 150° C. Subsequently,the reaction mixture was poured into diluted aqueous citric acid andextracted with ethyl acetate (20 mL×3). The organic layers werecombined, washed with saturated brine (20 mL) and dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate. The dried product was filtered and the solvent wasremoved. The resulting residue was purified by column chromatography(hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to give 211 mg of a colorless oil (22%yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 447 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₄H₃₈F₃O₄ (MH⁺): 447.2722. Found,447.2687.

Step III(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-(1,1,1-trifluoro-2-propene-3-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 211 mg (0.47 mmol) of the compound ofStep II and 89.9 mg (0.47 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1) to afford 101 mg of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (53% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 385 (MH⁺—H₂O).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₂F₃O₃ (MH⁺—H₂O): 385.2354. Found,385.2390.

Step 1V (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-12-(1,1,1-trifluoro-2-propene-3-yl)-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 101 mg (0.25 mmol) of the compound of Step III, an acidchloride prepared from 67.5 mg (0.38 mmol) carboxylic acid, 94.4 mg(0.63 mmol) silver cyanide and 53.0 μL (0.38 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=15:1) to afford 55.5 mgof the title compound as a colorless powder (39% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 569 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₄F₃N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 569.3202. Found,569.3225.

Step V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1,1,1-trifluoro-2-propene-3-yl)mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 47.4 mg (83.4 μmol) of the compoundof Step IV was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 37.1 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (80% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 555 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₂F₃N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 555.3046. Found,555.3033.

Example 37 Step I(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-formylethane-2-yl)-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 36, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 4.13 g (10.1 mmol)(3R)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-12-(1-hydroxypropane-3-yl)-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilinobtained in Step I of Example 27, 179 mg (0.51 mmol) tetrapropylammoniumperruthenate (VII), 1.78 g (15.2 mmol) 4-methylmorpholine-N-oxide and5.05 g molecular sieves 4A. The resulting residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=3:1) to afford 2.63 g ofthe title compound as a colorless oil (64% yield).

MS (EI) (m/z): 408 (M⁺).

HRMS (EI) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₄H₄₀O₅(M⁺): 408.2876. Found, 408.2901.

Step II (3R)-12-(1-butyne-4-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-14-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to a process described in literature (Synthesis 2004, 59-62.),2.50 g (6.12 mmol) of the compound of Step I, 1.90 g (76% purity, 7.34mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid azide, 2.54 g (18.4 mmol) potassiumcarbonate and 1.01 mL (7.34 mmol) dimethyl 2-oxopropylphosphonate wereused in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=8:1) to afford 1.05 g of thetitle compound as a pale yellow oil (42% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 343 (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₅O₂ (MH⁺—HOCH₂OCH₃): 343.2637. Found,343.2668.

Step III (3R)-12-(1-butyne-4-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 950 mg (2.35 mmol) of the compound ofStep II and 447 mg (2.35 mmol) p-toluenesulfonic acid were used in thereaction. The resulting residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=6:1) to afford 571 mg of the titlecompound as a colorless oil (67% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 361 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₇O₃ (MH⁺): 361.2743. Found, 361.2743.

Step 1V (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(1-butyne-4-yl)-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 300 mg (0.83 mmol) of the compound of Step III, an acidchloride prepared from 222 mg (1.25 mmol) carboxylic acid, 312 mg (2.08mmol) silver cyanide and 0.17 mL (1.25 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=15:1) to afford 60.8 mgof the title compound as a colorless powder (14% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 527 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 527.3485. Found,527.3498.

Step V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(1-butyne-4-yl)-12-desethenylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 51.3 mg (97.4 μmol) of the compoundof Step IV was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 36.9 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (74% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 513 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₅N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 513.3328. Found,513.3287.

Example 38 12-desethenyl-12-formyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

A catalytic amount of osmium tetroxide (5% t-butanol solution) and anaqueous solution (5 mL) of 352 mg (1.65 mmol) sodium periodate wereadded to a solution of 300 mg (0.82 mmol) of the compound of ReferenceExample 12 in tetrahydrofuran (5 mL). The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 24 hours. Subsequently, the reaction mixture wasfiltered through Celite and the residue was washed with ethyl acetate.The filtrate was evaporated under reduced pressure, followed by additionof diluted aqueous citric acid and extraction with ethyl acetate (10mL×3). The organic layers were combined, washed with saturated brine (5mL) and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The dried product wasfiltered and the solvent was removed. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1, followedby hexane:ethyl acetate=1:4) to afford 169 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (56% yield).

MS (CI) (m/z): 367 (MH⁺).

HRMS (CI) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₁H₃₅O₅ (MH⁺): 367.2484. Found, 367.2500.

Example 39 14-acetoxy-12-desethenyl-12-formyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

3.86 mL (41.0 mmol) of acetic anhydride, 6.62 mL (41.0 mmol) pyridineand 460 mg (4.09 mmol) 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine were added to 1.50 g(4.09 mmol) of the compound of Example 38. The reaction mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 72 hours, followed by addition ofdiluted aqueous citric acid and extraction with ethyl acetate (30 mL×3).The organic layers were combined, washed with saturated brine (30 mL)and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The dried product wasfiltered and the solvent was removed. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to afford939 mg of the title compound as a yellow powder (56% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 409 (MH⁺).

Rf=0.20 (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1)

Example 40 Step I12-desethenyl-12-methoxycarbonyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

1.01 g (11.2 mmol) of sodium chlorate and 1.75 g sodium dihydrogenphosphate were added to a solution of 1.37 g (3.74 mmol) of the compoundof Example 38 dissolved in a mixture of tetrahydrofuran and water (15mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 9 hours.Subsequently, a diluted aqueous sodium hydroxide solution was added andthe mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (10 mL×3). Diluted aqueouscitric acid was added to the aqueous layer and the layer was extractedwith ethyl acetate (10 mL×3). The acidic extracts were combined and theorganic layer was washed with saturated brine (10 mL) and dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate. Filtration of the dried product followed byremoval of the solvent resulted in 1.16 g of a crude carboxylic acidderivative as a colorless powder (81% yield).

MS (CI) (m/z): 383 (MH⁺).

HRMS (CI) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₁H₃₅O₆ (MH⁺): 383.2434. Found, 383.2414.

100 mg (0.26 mmol) of the carboxylic acid derivative was dissolved inacetonitrile (2 mL). To this solution, 49.5 μL (0.52 mmol) dimethylsulfate and 145 mg (1.05 mmol) potassium carbonate were added and themixture was refluxed for 7 hours. Subsequently, the reaction mixture wasfiltered through Celite and the residue was washed with ethyl acetate.The filtrate was evaporated under reduced pressure. Water was then addedto the resulting residue and the mixture was extracted with ethylacetate (3 mL×3). The organic layers were combined, washed withsaturated brine (3 mL) and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Thedried product was filtered and the solvent was removed. The resultingresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=1:1) to afford 89.3 mg of the title compound as a colorless oil(86% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 397 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₇O₆ (MH⁺): 397.2590. Found, 397.2598.

Step II (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-methoxycarbonyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 100 mg (0.25 mmol) of the compound of Step 1, an acidchloride prepared from 67.5 mg (0.38 mmol) carboxylic acid, 94.4 mg(0.63 mmol) silver cyanide and 53.0 μL (0.38 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 106 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (75% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 563 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₇N₂O₈ (MH⁺): 563.3332. Found,563.3336.

Step III4-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-methoxycarbonylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 151 mg (0.27 mmol) of the compound ofStep II was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 105 mg of the title compound as acolorless powder (75% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 519 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₈H₄₃N₂O₇ (MH⁺): 519.3070. Found,519.3085.

Example 41 Step I12-desethenyl-12-[1-(E)-(ethoxycarbonyl)ethene-2-yl]-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

76.9 mg (1.92 mmol) of sodium hydride was added to a solution of 288 mg(1.28 mmol) triethylphosphonoacetate in tetrahydrofuran (10 mL) at roomtemperature. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 0.5 hours.While the mixture was kept at the same temperature, a solution of 470 mg(1.28 mmol) of the compound of Example 38 in tetrahydrofuran (10 mL) wasadded in an argon atmosphere and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour.Subsequently, diluted aqueous citric acid was added and the solvent wasevaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was extracted with ethylacetate (10 mL×3). The organic layers were combined, washed withsaturated brine (5 mL) and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Thedried product was filtered and the solvent was removed. The resultingresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=2:1) to afford 351 mg of the title compound as a colorlesspowder (59% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 437 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z):Calcd. for C₂₅H₄₁O₆ (MH⁺): 437.2903. Found, 437.2903.

Step II14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[1-(E)-(ethoxycarbonyl)ethene-2-yl]-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 200 mg (0.46 mmol) of the compound of Step 1, an acidchloride prepared from 123 mg (0.69 mmol) carboxylic acid, 172 mg (1.15mmol) silver cyanide and 96.0 μL (0.69 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 91.6 mgof the title compound as a colorless powder (33% yield).

MS (CI) (m/z): 603 (MH⁺).

HRMS (CI) (m/z):Calcd. for C₃₃H₅₁N₂O₈ (MH⁺): 603.3645. Found, 603.3643.

Step III14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[1-(E)-(ethoxycarbonyl)ethene-2-yl]mutilinhydrochloride

According to Step II of Example 1, 91.6 mg (0.15 mmol) of the compoundof Step II was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate, and then ethylacetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 63.9 mg of14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[1-(E)-(ethoxycarbonyl)ethene-2-yl]mutilinas a colorless powder (76% yield). To this compound, 4 mol/L hydrogenchloride-dioxane was added. The resulting crystals were collected byfiltration and washed with diethyl ether to afford 40.0 mg of the titlecompound (61% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 559 (MH⁺ for free form).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₄₇N₂O₇(MH⁺ for free form): 559.3383.

Found, 559.3361.

Example 42 Step I12-desethenyl-12-(1-chloroethene-2-yl)-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

2.84 g (8.19 mmol) chloromethyl triphenylphosphonium chloride wassuspended in tetrahydrofuran (30 mL). While this suspension was keptchilled on ice in an argon atmosphere, 8.19 mL (8.19 mmol) sodiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide (1 mol/L tetrahydrofuran solution) was addeddropwise. The mixture was stirred for 0.5 hours at the same temperatureand a solution of 1.00 g (2.73 mmol) of the compound of Example 38 intetrahydrofuran (10 mL) was subsequently added dropwise. The reactionmixture was then stirred for about 1 hour as it was allowed to warm toroom temperature. The mixture was poured into diluted aqueous citricacid and was evaporated under reduced pressure. Water was then added tothe residue and this mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (20 mL×3).The organic layers were combined, washed with saturated brine (20 mL)and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The dried product wasfiltered and the solvent was removed. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1, followedby hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1) to afford 1.03 g of the title compound as acolorless powder (95% yield).

MS (CI) (m/z): 399 (MH⁺).

HRMS (CI) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₆ClO₄ (MH⁺): 399.2302. Found, 399.2329.

Step II14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-chloroethene-2-yl)-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 200 mg (0.50 mmol) of the compound of Step 1, an acidchloride prepared from 133 mg (0.75 mmol) carboxylic acid, 187 mg (1.25mmol) silver cyanide and 0.10 mL (0.75 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 31.9 mgof the title compound as a colorless powder (11% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 565 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₆ClN₂O₆ (MH⁺): 565.3044. Found,565.3058.

Step III14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-chloroethene-2-yl)mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 23.9 mg (42.3 μmol) of the compoundof Step II was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 17.6 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (80% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 521 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₈H₄₂ClN₂O₅ (MH⁺): 521.2782. Found,521.2792.

Step 1V14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-chloroethene-2-yl)mutilinhydrochloride

According to Step V of Example 2, 800 mg (1.54 mmol) of the compound ofStep III was used in the reaction to afford 778 mg of the title compound(91% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 521 (MH⁺ for free form).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₈H₄₂ClN₂O₅(MH⁺ for free form): 521.2782.

Found, 521.2762.

Example 43 Step I12-desethenyl-12-methoxyiminomethyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

0.34 g (4.09 mmol) methoxy amine hydrochloride and 0.53 mL (4.09 mmol)triethylamine were added to a solution of 1.00 g (2.73 mmol) of thecompound of Example 38 in methanol (20 mL). The mixture was refluxed for3 hours. After cooling, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure.Water was then added to the residue and the mixture was extracted withethyl acetate (20 mL×3). The organic layers were combined, washed withsaturated brine (20 mL) and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Thedried product was filtered and the solvent was removed. Using hexane,the resulting residue was suction-filtered to afford 857 mg of the titlecompound as a colorless powder (79% yield).

MS (CI) (m/z): 396 (MH⁺).

HRMS (CI) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₈NO₅ (MH⁺):396.2750. Found, 396.2789.

Step II14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-methoxyiminomethyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 200 mg (0.51 mmol) of the compound of Step I, an acidchloride prepared from 137 mg (0.77 mmol) carboxylic acid, 192 mg (1.28mmol) silver cyanide and 0.11 mL (0.77 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 34.6 mgof the title compound as a colorless powder (14% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 562 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₈N₃O₇ (MH⁺): 562.3492. Found,562.3506.

Step III14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-methoxyiminomethylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 26.6 mg (47.4 μmol) of the compoundof Step II was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 7.90 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (32% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 518.5 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₈H₄₄N₃O₆ (MH⁺): 518.3230. Found,518.3267.

Example 44 Step I12-[(E)-1-butene-1-yl]-12-desethenyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

According to Step I of Example 42, 1.00 g (2.73 mmol) of the compound ofExample 38, 3.15 g (8.19 mmol) propyltriphenylphosphonium chloride and8.19 mL (8.19 mmol) sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (1 mol/Ltetrahydrofuran solution) were used in the reaction. The resultingresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=4:1, followed by hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1) to afford 671 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless oil (63% yield).

MS (CI) (m/z): 393 (MH⁺).

HRMS (CI) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₄H₄₁O₄ (MH⁺): 393.3005. Found, 303.2984.

Step II12-[(E)-1-butene-1-yl]-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 200 mg (0.51 mmol) of the compound of Step 1, an acidchloride prepared from 137 mg (0.77 mmol) carboxylic acid, 192 mg (1.28mmol) silver cyanide and 0.11 mL (0.77 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 40.1 mgof the title compound as a colorless powder (14% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 559.5 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₂H₅₁N₂O₆ (MH⁺): 559.3747. Found,559.3713.

Step III12-[(E)-1-butene-1-yl]-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 32.5 mg (58.2 μmol) of the compoundof Step II was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 19.2 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (64% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 515.5 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 515.3485. Found,515.3455.

Step 1V12-[(E)-1-butene-1-yl]-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenylmutilinhydrochloride

According to Step V of Example 2, 400 mg (0.78 mmol) of the compound ofStep IV was used in the reaction to afford 418 mg of the title compound(97% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 515.6 (MH⁺ for free form).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₇N₂O₅(MH⁺ for free form): 515.3485.

Found, 515.3494.

Example 45 Step I12-desethenyl-11-O-methoxymethyl-12-[(E)-1-pentene-1-yl]mutilin

According to Step I of Example 42, 1.00 g (2.73 mmol) of the compound ofExample 38, 3.27 g (8.19 mmol) butyltriphenylphosphonium chloride and8.19 mL (8.19 mmol) sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (1 mol/Ltetrahydrofuran solution) were used in the reaction. The resultingresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=4:1, followed by hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to afford 408 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (37% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 407 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₅H₄₃O₄ (MH⁺): 407.3161. Found, 403.3178.

Step II14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-11-O-methoxymethyl-12-[(E)-1-pentene-1-yl]mutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 408 mg (1.00 mmol) of the compound of Step 1, an acidchloride prepared from 266 mg (1.50 mmol) carboxylic acid, 375 mg (2.50mmol) silver cyanide and 0.21 mL (1.50 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 72.3 mgof the title compound as a colorless powder (13% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 573 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₃H₅₃N₂O₆ (MH⁺): 573.3904. Found,573.3913.

Step III14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[(E)-1-pentene-1-yl]mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 66.4 mg (0.12 mmol) of the compoundof Step II was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 41.8 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (66% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 529 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₄₉N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 529.3641. Found,529.3663.

Example 46 Step I

12-desethenyl-11-O-methoxymethyl-12-(1-phenylethene-2-yl)mutilin

According to Step I of Example 42, 1.00 g (2.73 mmol) of the compound ofExample 38, 3.18 g (8.19 mmol) benzyltriphenylphosphonium chloride and8.19 mL (8.19 mmol) sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (1 mol/Ltetrahydrofuran solution) were used in the reaction. The resultingresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=4:1, followed by hexane:ethylacetate=2:1) to afford 269 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (22% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 441 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₈H₄₁O₄ (MH⁺): 441.3005. Found, 441.3001.

Step II14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-11-O-methoxymethyl-12-(1-phenylethene-2-yl)mutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 200 mg (0.45 mmol) of the compound of Step 1, an acidchloride prepared from 121 mg (0.68 mmol) carboxylic acid, 169 mg (1.13mmol) silver cyanide and 94.8 μL (0.68 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 60.5 mgof the title compound as a colorless powder (22% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 607 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₆H₅₁N₂O₆ (MH⁺): 607.3747. Found,607.3743.

Step III14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-(1-phenylethene-2-yl)mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 52.0 mg (85.7 mmol) of the compoundof Step II was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 41.5 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (86% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 563 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₄H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 563.3485. Found,563.3509.

Example 47 Step I12-(buta-1,3-diene-1-yl)-12-desethenyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

According to Step I of Example 42, 1.00 g (2.73 mmol) of the compound ofExample 38, 3.14 g (8.19 mmol) allyltriphenylphosphonium bromide and8.19 mL (8.19 mmol) sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (1 mol/Ltetrahydrofuran solution) were used in the reaction. The resultingresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=4:1, followed by hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to afford 128 mg ofthe title compound as a yellow powder (12% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 391 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₄H₃₉O₄ (MH⁺): 391.2848. Found, 391.2831.

Step II14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(buta-1,3-diene-1-yl)-12-desethenyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 120 mg (0.31 mmol) of the compound of Step 1, an acidchloride prepared from 83.5 mg (0.47 mmol) carboxylic acid, 117 mg (0.78mmol) silver cyanide and 65.5 μL (0.47 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=15:1) to afford 36.0 mgof the title compound as a colorless powder (21% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 557 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₂H₄₉N₂O₆ (MH⁺): 557.3591. Found,557.3560.

Step III14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-(buta-1,3-diene-1-yl)-12-desethenylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 29.7 mg (53.3 μmol) of the compoundof Step II was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 16.5 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (60% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 513 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₅N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 513.3328. Found,513.3339.

Example 4819,20-O,O-isopropylidene-19,20-dihydroxy-12-desethenyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin

According to Reference Example 2, 3.00 g (7.38 mmol)14-acetoxy-12-desethenyl-12-formyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin obtained inExample 39 was converted to a diol. The crude product was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1, followed byhexane:ethyl acetate=1:2) to obtain 1.73 g of the diol as a yellow oil(53% yield). The compound was dissolved in methanol (10 mL). To thissolution, a diluted aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (10 mL) was addedand the mixture was refluxed for 13 hours. After cooling, the solventwas removed under reduced pressure, followed by addition of dilutedaqueous citric acid and extraction with ethyl acetate (30 mL×3). Theorganic layers were combined, washed with saturated brine (30 mL) anddried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Filtration of the dried productfollowed by removal of the solvent gave a crude triol product. Thisproduct was dissolved in acetone (30 mL). To this solution, 1.45 mL(11.8 mmol) acetone dimethyl acetal and a catalytic amount ofp-toluenesulfonic acid were added and the mixture was allowed to standfor 12 hours at room temperature. Subsequently, the reaction mixture wasevaporated under reduced pressure, followed by addition of dilutedaqueous citric acid and extraction with ethyl acetate (30 mL×3). Theorganic layers were combined, washed with saturated brine (30 mL) anddried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The dried product was filteredand the solvent was removed. The resulting residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1) to afford 1.22 g of thetitle compound as a pale yellow powder (71% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 439 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₅H₄₃O₆ (MH⁺): 439.3060. Found, 439.3082.

Example 4912-desethenyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin-12-N-methylcarboxamide

200 mg (0.52 mmol) 12-carboxy-12-desethenyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilinobtained in Step I of Example 40 was dissolved in methylene chloride (2mL). To this solution, 100 mg (0.52 mmol)1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride and 0.78 mL(1.57 mmol) methylamine (2 mol/L tetrahydrofuran solution) were addedand the mixture was stirred for 12 hours at room temperature.Subsequently, diluted aqueous citric acid was added and the mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate (5 ml×3). The organic layers were combined,washed with saturated brine (5 mL) and dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate. The dried product was filtered and the solvent was removed. Theresulting residue was purified by column chromatography (NH,hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1) to afford 46.7 mg of the title compound as acolorless oil (23% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 396 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₂H₃₈NO₅ (MH⁺): 396.2750. Found, 396.2759.

Example 50 12-desethenyl-11-methoxymethyloxymutilin12-N,N-dimethylcarboxamide

According to Example 49, 200 mg (0.52 mmol)12-carboxy-12-desethenyl-11-O-methoxymethylmutilin, 100 mg (0.52 mmol)1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride and 0.78 mL(1.57 mmol) dimethylamine (2 mol/L tetrahydrofuran solution) were usedin the reaction. The resulting residue was purified by columnchromatography (NH, hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1) to afford 46.6 mg of thetitle compound as a colorless oil (22% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 410 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₄₀NO₅ (MH⁺): 410.2906. Found, 410.2988.

Example 51 Step I(3R)-12-[(Z)-2-butene-4-yl]-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Reference Example 4, 100 mg (0.28 mmol) of the compound ofStep I of Example 7 was used in the reaction. The resulting residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1)to afford 103 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (100%yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 363 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₃H₃₉O₃ (MH⁺): 363.2899. Found, 363.2864.

Step II (3R)-14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-[(Z)-2-butene-4-yl]-3-deoxo-11-deoxy-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-oxo-4-epimutilin

According to Step I of Example 1, the following compounds were used inthe reaction: 85.2 mg (0.24 mmol) of the compound of Step 1, an acidchloride prepared from 63.9 mg (0.36 mmol) carboxylic acid, 89.9 mg(0.60 mmol) silver cyanide and 50.2 μL (0.36 mmol) triethylamine. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1) to afford 55.0 mgof the title compound as a colorless powder (43% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 529 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₁H₄₉N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 529.3641. Found,529.3663.

Step III14-{(3R,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-[(Z)-2-butene-4-yl]-12-desethenylmutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 49.0 mg (92.7 μmol) of the compoundof Step III was used in the reaction. The resulting residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (NH, ethyl acetate:methanol=30:1) toafford 21.8 mg of the title compound as a colorless powder (46% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 515 (MH⁺)

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₃₀H₄₇N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 515.3485. Found,515.3483.

Example 52 Step I14-{(3S,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[2-propene-3-yl]mutilin

According to Step II of Example 1, 1.50 g (2.91 mmol)14-{(3S,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-3-methoxy-11-O-methoxymethyl-11-oxo-12-[2-propene-3-yl]-4-epimutilinobtained in Step II of Example 15 was used in the reaction. Theresulting residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (NH,ethyl acetate, and then ethyl acetate:methanol=10:1) to afford 900 mg ofthe title compound as a colorless powder (62% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 501 (MH⁺).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₅N₂O₅ (MH⁺): 501.3328. Found,501.3289.

Step II14-{(3S,4S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-3-carbonyl}carbamoyl-12-desethenyl-12-[2-propene-3-yl]mutilinhydrochloride

According to Step V of Example 2, 776 mg (1.55 mmol) of the compound ofStep I was used in the reaction to afford 664 mg of the title compound(80% yield).

MS (FAB) (m/z): 501 (MH⁺ for free form).

HRMS (FAB) (m/z): Calcd. for C₂₉H₄₅N₂O₅ (MH⁺ for free form): 501.3328.

Found, 501.3319.

Test Example

The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined for eachcompound by NCCLS agar dilution technique (Methods for dilutionantimicrobial susceptibility tests for bacteria that grow aerobically;approved standard-sixth edition. NCCLS. 2003, M7-A6, Vol. 23 (No. 2)).The results are shown in Table below and indicate that the compounds ofthe present invention have high antimicrobial activity.

TABLE 1 Table. In vitro antimicrobial activity Example 2 Example 4Example 17 Example 18 Example 20 tiamulin S. aureus 209P 0.125 0.1250.125 0.125 0.06 0.06-0.125 S. pneumoniae IID 553 1 0.5 2 2 0.5 1-2 

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

Novel position 12-substituted mutilin derivatives having highantimicrobial activity, the compounds of the present invention can beused as an effective therapeutic agent for infectious diseases caused byGram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria, including variousdrug-resistant bacteria.

1. A mutilin derivative or an acid-addition salt thereof, represented bythe following chemical formula (1):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; and R₂is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an aralkyl group whosearomatic ring may be optionally substituted) (R₁ is neither an ethylgroup nor a vinyl group).
 2. A mutilin derivative or an acid-additionsalt thereof, represented by the following chemical formula (1-1):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted loweralkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; R₂ is a hydrogen atom, alower alkyl group or an aralkyl group whose aromatic ring may beoptionally substituted; and R₃ is a protective group for a hydroxylgroup) (R₁′ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).
 3. A mutilinderivative or an acid-addition salt thereof, represented by thefollowing chemical formula (1-2):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; R₂ is ahydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstitutedaralkyl group; and R₃ is a protective group for a hydroxyl group) (R₁ isneither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).
 4. An intermediate for theproduction of the mutilin derivative or an acid-addition salt thereofaccording to claim 1, comprising a 4-epimutilin derivative representedby the following general formula (2-1):

(wherein R₁′ is a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted loweralkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; R₃ is a protective groupfor a hydroxyl group; and R₄ is a hydrogen atom or a protective groupfor a hydroxyl group) (R₁′ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).5. An intermediate for the production of the mutilin derivative or anacid-addition salt thereof according to claim 1, comprising a mutilinderivative represented by the following general formula (2-2):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; and R₃and R₄ are each independently a hydrogen atom or a protective group fora hydroxyl group) (R₁ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).
 6. Atherapeutic agent for infectious diseases comprising as an activeingredient at least one mutilin derivative or an acid-addition saltthereof represented by the following general formula (1):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; and R₂is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an aralkyl group whosearomatic ring may be optionally substituted) (R₁ is neither an ethylgroup nor a vinyl group).
 7. A therapeutic agent for infectious diseasescomprising as an active ingredient at least one mutilin derivative or anacid-addition salt thereof represented by the following general formula(1-1):

(wherein R₁′ is a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted loweralkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; R₂ is a hydrogen atom, alower alkyl group or an aralkyl group whose aromatic ring may beoptionally substituted; and R₃ is a protective group for a hydroxylgroup) (R₁′ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).
 8. Atherapeutic agent for infectious diseases comprising as an activeingredient at least one mutilin derivative or an acid-addition saltthereof represented by the following general formula (1-2):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; R₂ is ahydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstitutedaralkyl group; and R₃ is a protective group for a hydroxyl group) (R₁ isneither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).
 9. An intermediate for theproduction of the mutilin derivative or an acid-addition salt thereofaccording to claim 2, comprising a 4-epimutilin derivative representedby the following general formula (2-1):

(wherein R₁′ is a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted loweralkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; R₃ is a protective groupfor a hydroxyl group; and R₄ is a hydrogen atom or a protective groupfor a hydroxyl group) (R₁′ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).10. An intermediate for the production of the mutilin derivative or anacid-addition salt thereof according to claim 3, comprising a4-epimutilin derivative represented by the following general formula(2-1):

(wherein R₁′ is a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted loweralkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ring may be optionallysubstituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; R₃ is a protective groupfor a hydroxyl group; and R₄ is a hydrogen atom or a protective groupfor a hydroxyl group) (R₁′ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).11. An intermediate for the production of the mutilin derivative or anacid-addition salt thereof according to claim 2, comprising a mutilinderivative represented by the following general formula (2-2):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; and R₃and R₄ are each independently a hydrogen atom or a protective group fora hydroxyl group) (R₁ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group). 12.An intermediate for the production of the mutilin derivative or anacid-addition salt thereof according to claim 3, comprising a mutilinderivative represented by the following general formula (2-2):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; and R₃and R₄ are each independently a hydrogen atom or a protective group fora hydroxyl group) (R₁ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group). 13.An intermediate for the production of the mutilin derivative or anacid-addition salt thereof according to claim 4, comprising a mutilinderivative represented by the following general formula (2-2):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; and R₃and R₄ are each independently a hydrogen atom or a protective group fora hydroxyl group) (R₁ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group). 14.An intermediate for the production of the mutilin derivative or anacid-addition salt thereof according to claim 9, comprising a mutilinderivative represented by the following general formula (2-2):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; and R₃and R₄ are each independently a hydrogen atom or a protective group fora hydroxyl group) (R₁ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group). 15.An intermediate for the production of the mutilin derivative or anacid-addition salt thereof according to claim 10, comprising a mutilinderivative represented by the following general formula (2-2):

(wherein R₁ is a hydrogen atom, a formyl group, a substituted orunsubstituted lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted, a heteroaralkyl group whose aromatic ringmay be optionally substituted or a lower alkyloxycarbonyl group; and R₃and R₄ are each independently a hydrogen atom or a protective group fora hydroxyl group) (R₁ is neither an ethyl group nor a vinyl group).